The Early Sunrise....

Some phenomena in nature are so captivating and so enchanting that it is amusing how we don’t pay attention to it. The sun rises everyday by extending its warm, glowing rays to embrace the world. And magically the world starts glistening — the leaves sparkle with freshness and dew drops glittering on them, the birds starts composing a new melody and everything becomes so vibrant and colourful. The sun does not just bring with it the light and energy but it paints the world with an array of colours—a picture so delightful that the nature blushes seeing it own beauty.

The light of truth and enlightment is similar to these rays of sun. When it enters your life, it reveals to you how beautiful life has always been, it is only that we were blind to its beauty. It is amazing how God leads you to the perfect place all the time. I was never unaware of the beauty of the world. I used to always get charmed by the splendor of nature-the cycle of seasons which miraculously transforms the landscape from fresh, green spring to golden autumn and a snow-white wonderland during winter.

I have always been a sensitive person—sensitive to everything happening around me—not necessarily to me. I was like that wet, damp earth on which every element of the world left deep imprints on. It made me learn, observe, think and love. But it also made me miserable at times — as a child when I used to see poverty engulfing the poor people, a kid of my age cleaning tables while I sat there at the restaurant and had lunch with my parents. At school when teachers used to remind us how lucky we are that god has given us so much and we should be thankful for that, I used to wonder why did god make those poor kids less fortunate and not grant them the things which he has given me. What is their fault? They are as innocent as I am!

The world outside was rude, indifferent, selfish and scary. The increasing magnitude of crime everyday, the global warming, how the beautiful nature was burnt and destroyed brutally, the cruelty which humans displayed towards the poor, mute animals which are supposed to be our comrades in this world, the increasing population and pollution, the bloodshed and warfare and the brutal terrorist attacks – the world was turning out be a creepy place to live in. To me—it was just too much for my heart and mind to bear. I was tired of being helpless and unable to do anything. I was pushed into the rat-race for marks, fame, money and identity when all I desired was just happiness. I knew my happiness was connected to everyone’s out there. But how could I be happy when there is so much of misery all around?! But the world was a beauty too! How can anything be beautiful and ugly at the same time!! I was confused. I had so many questions for God and I used to wonder how God would answer them. I had deep faith in him and I knew no one can ever love me as much as he does.

And he led me to the door of happiness—the art of living YES! + Course. It came like the dawn in my life— the Early Sunrise. The glowing, soft rays shining on the beauty hidden inside me—the power waiting to be unleashed. The power to change and transform. I realized that it was not that my happiness was connected to everyone’s out there but it was that everyone’s happiness was connected to mine. By being happy I can make others happy. And I learnt to be happy. It rekindled my passion to bring about a change in society— to be the change, to be the happiness. And now I am walking with them in this lane of life with the main goal and ambition — to bring a smile on everyone’s face. And life is truly magical!!

— by Shruthi