Mixed Plate
To my Dear Readers Linda
and Dave who asked me
to write about the stress
and anxiety we have to deal
due to our advancement
in the field of Technology
I am sitting in my cozy bedroom
beside my computer on
and going through the comments
from my Readers Family
On my face book reading
Messages from my childhood
school friend who now lives
in Sydney Australia
Messages from my daughters
who live in Europe 8 hours
air travel from Toronto
I am enjoying everything getting
all the happiness from around
the world just sitting on my
comfortable chair with my hot
Cup of tea
Time to time I also have a look
from my window to enjoy the
beauty of Nature
I have so many windows all open
to enjoy my time and get entertained
When I compare my Life with that of
my Mom more than half a century
back with no internet no TV
it looked she was totally cut off
from the world outside
Now the question
was she missing anything ?
I don't think so
She was living in her own
Small world inside her small
home with her family
Another question
Was she happy ?
this is a big question
I think she was
like any other
human being like us
we all have mixed plate in our life
with all Ups and Downs
May be she had her own ways
of distracting herself from
the bitter hard realities of life
What I remember she was never
complaining always contended
with Smiley face
Though in my opinion she had
nothing to enjoy in her life
her married life was also Nuts
Not my Father's fault what you
expect from a person with limited
income and large family
of eight to feed
This all added to the bitterness
of his personality which was
reflected in his marital life
He was pulling the cart anyway
to take his family somewhere
My Mom was like an extra piece
with the Baggage
Sitting in the very small kitchen
of small 3 rooms house with a
central small open space
I think it was to have a breathe
I think we human can adopt
very easily find our ways to
survive
What I remember my Mom
used to walk to a nearby Church
like holy Place to spend some
time there
I think that was her only escape
from the reality of life to her
Dream Land or may be she
used to go to have a talk to God
was her private quality time
I will continue My Blog
it needs so much to compare
the life with and without
all this advancement
in our Lives
I have posted the blog in Smile Corner. Even though it is Monday, customers are starting to stream in as the word is getting out
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ReplyDeleteI lost the race to post the blog on our corporate notice boards. It was already posted when I went to post it
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I posted the blog today as I was in early. I think Jasmeet or Cathy posted the ones from the weekend
DeletePeter
Actually Jasmeet let me post them. He already had them ready for posting but he let me post them as I have not posted it yet, he let me post it. He said that Smile does not like competition and would prefer kindness
DeleteIt was really nice of him. Another small way, that Smile is changing how we are living our lives for better
Cathy
My Smile is awesome! She has an awesome family ! She is an awesome writer. She is an awesome poet. She is an awesome scientist. What an awesome person my Smile is!!
ReplyDeleteKaren
I have posted the blog in all notice boards in lobbies A, B, C and D.
ReplyDeleteJimmy
Thanks. Can you also post the blogs from the weekend too. Lots of people want to read that too
DeleteTiara
I already posted the blogs from the weekend. I was late by about 5 mins and there already was a small crowed waiting for me. Felt a little embarrassed
DeleteJimmy
Today's blog is very philosophical and is generating a lot of discussion. Also, grumblings from the weekend blogs that Smile is being asked to rake leaves. Stacey commented that we should start commenting about him again, otherwise the next thing he is going to ask her to do is rake coals!
DeleteWe will discuss both these topics during our Smile Walk today
Margaret
Dear Madam Smile, you so knowledge person. You like nature and also like computer. You have friend all over the world. I do 2 job and no time for nature or computer but I read blog
ReplyDeleteFather say you blog like pizza with different topping every day. It is always fresh and new topic. Sometimes happy, sometimes make him think, sometimes inspire, sometimes make him active, but always good and new. He say you write good. And good idea.
ReplyDeleteKris (Germany)
We are more well connected nowadays because of the technology and it is really a blessing for me.
ReplyDeleteI read blog in Russian Federation because internet. I happy too because I read blog and learn
ReplyDeleteMy Smile is so amazing! She is an amazing writer. She is an amazing philosopher. She is an amazing poet. She has amazing family. What an amazing person my Smile is!!
ReplyDeleteWe were very humbled and grateful for today's blog. Though we were nor surprised at your generosity for you often write for your readers and neither were we surprised by the quality of the thoughts, for we see it every day. It was still a very humbling experience for us to read your considered dissertation for our musings.
ReplyDeleteAs for your transcription, we thought that you provided a good balance of technology and happiness. We specially found your correlation of happiness with comfort interesting. If we understood you correctly, you indicated that there is not much of a correlation between the two. We notice that in your suggestions as well when you encourage your readership to engage in physical activity. These are thoughtful suggestions, and also backed by some of the research that we have reflected on. We did this research as were intrigued by your thoughtful writings.
Again, thank you for writing so regularly. We are continuing to enjoy the blogs on our handheld devices. We are finding that these gizmos, if used correctly, can definitely brighten the day.
Dave and Linda
Dear Dave and Linda,
DeleteIt good that you write comment on Madam blog and you also buy phone to read Madam blog. She big shot but write you. And you write too.I do 2 job but always read Madam blog
You blog good. Technology no good. Too much waste time on tv and net in Poland
ReplyDeleteI like you blog China. I read with family. Technology and comfort good. We read you blog because this
DeleteOh no. Not again. My blood pressure goes up when I see it. I am being asked by Smile to do something very difficult. I will like to be transparent and open.
ReplyDeleteYes mrizvi. Thank you for letting us know ..... again. Much obliged
Plunker you should make sure that a doctor is readily available. You are going to burst an artery :-)
ReplyDeleteWe all know that mrizvi has some magic powers - who else can comment like that
Hello Readers Family
ReplyDeleteThanks Plunker Batman mrizvi Karen Linda Dave Sheema Retiree Group
Boris Keith Superwoman Happy Reader Jimmy Brenda Jasmeet Tiara Kris
Margaret Cathy Peter Cleo Fellow Writer Xin
All My Anonymous and Multilingual Readers
Thanks Everyone