Tuesday, May 18, 2010

It Is Never Too Late

As I eased my frame slowly on the couch a thought struck me that it is never too late
It seemed that the message had a divine purpose and intuitively signalled the end of a wait
I was reflecting on so many actions that could have been completed earlier than the expiry date
The insight in a way seemed to sum up some of my life experiences that contributed to my fate

As I further spent time thinking through the depth of meaning of the message spoken aloud
I could realize that with practice of this philosophy one could easily stand out from the crowd
Many a time we avoid taking action when it falls due and further procrastinate like the sticky glue
The primary change being the inherent nature stands apart like the tiger in a cage not having a clue

It is never too late to go and make up with your near and dear ones and tender a personal apology
It is never too late to meet people who you need to rather than regret when writing their eulogy
It is never too late to share with people how they made a significant contribution to your existence
It is never too late to share nostalgic memories with good old friends without any sense of pretence

It is never too late to evaluate the status of your health and focus on bringing about a change
It is never too late to personally visit family and friends rather than complain network is out of range
It is never too late to visit places of religious worship and connect directly with the divine lord
It is never too late to learn about your customs and traditions that seems to possess you in its hold

It is never too late to take up any study course that satiate your curiosity and provides an answer
It is never too late to learn to sing and groove and surprise your family with your talent as a dancer
It is never too late to learn to cook and assume the mantle of being the Chief Chef of your home
It is never too late to go to the real market and refine your negotiation skills that you need to hone

It is never too late to call up your office and take a day off to enjoy a break with your own family
It is never too late to develop a sense of humour and rattle off jokes and anecdotes while on the trail
It is never too late to learn a new hobby that cultivates your enthusiasm and rekindles your passion
It is never too late to re-look at your wardrobe and stock it with what you consider high fashion

It is never too late to call up your near ones and wish them despite forgetting their important days
It is never too late to revisit your beliefs and live life differently and improve the quality of your stay
It is never too late to get to know your neighbours and truly understand what they really stand for
It is never too late to play around with children and partake of their innocent fun and light banter

It is never too late observing the world around and trying to understand the myriad interconnections
It is never too late to play an active role and effectively impact beyond the past passive contributions
It is never too late to donate to charity and contribute to causes that may come unannounced
It is never too late to let go of sad memories that you grudgingly acknowledge you have not renounced

It is never too late to shift your home and develop new memories in locales that you savour
It is never too late to contribute to society and not feeling that you are doing a great favour
It is never too late to pen down your thoughts on your experiences that may benefit the next generation
It is never too late to accept accolades and acknowledge mistakes made during your habitation

It is never too late to live a purposeful life and try to seek out the eternal and divine truth
It is never too late to let go your inhibitions and seek out a future by following a new route
It is never too late to clean up your own plate and start to live life on a completely new slate
It is never too late for anything in life and there is no reason to be restricted by any given date!

1 comment:

Venu Bohini said...

What a breath of fresh air to my morning start!! You have given me a refreshing view to approach my day today. Hopefully I can continue with the thoughts of this poem into the future as well. THANK YOU!!