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the kids to bow down and touch her feet Apart from going physically... There are
and take blessings. One of the little ones other ways to help and show your genuine
promptly blurted... “She’s no God! Only concern. Like sending flowers, getting well
another human being like us! “ soon cards etc.
*Ever been to a book launch? What the
book looks like is to be kept a secret,
so copies of the book are gift wrapped.
During a typical scenario, the dignitaries
stand up for the launch ceremony and the
shutter bugs are ready and waiting for
the big moment. And then it happens………
the chief guest is expected to open the first
copy……..… The ribbon usually has a knot
which refuses to open when tugged ……..
other guests try to help, and wow, they
manage to pull it apart somehow. Wishing You A
Next is the wrapping paper. It is so tightly Speedy Recovery
secured with countless pieces of cello tape. Get Well Soon!
That is when another struggle begins.
Then with a huff and a puff and several *Sometimes actions speak louder and
exasperated helping hands, the paper is better than words. If a friend loses a loved
finally torn off. one, no words can comfort but just a good
hug can be very comforting and assuring.
A nice tight hug can really be the Jadu Ki
Jhappi. That doesn’t need rocket science.
Hugging reduces stress and anxiety and
can help improve your wellbeing.

Is there no other way to do it I wonder?
Sure there is, if we give it some thought.
*When someone is sick and hospitalised,
why do we say “hum unko dekhne aa rahe
hain”, or in Gujarati we say “Jova aaviye *We get disturbed when we hear a lot of
che”. Should we be saying something like noise. Whether it’s the blaring DJ music
that? Is it a pleasant sight to be seen....when on the street corner during festivals
somebody is sick and suffering? I think and weddings or neighbours playing
it sounds very rude. It’s a good thing that loud music. Or barking of street dogs
hospitals have restricted timing for visitors. at midnight. Angry and irritated at the
But we all need to become more sensitive. situation, can you do something about it?

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