“I regret that it takes a life to learn how to live.”
— Jonathan Safran Foer (Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close)
The incessant noise of life; shrill as dynamite, subtle as a cat’s walk. Clutter of cacophony that chokes. Engulfing yet another iota of innocence, lost to workplace cynicism.
Plotting a blueprint for life, we miss out on the pleasures of today.
Another year passes by— seasons swept, lessons learnt, pains endured and pleasures pined. The year that was witnessed some sweeping changes; the world’s most wanted fugitive isn’t Osama bin Laden anymore, no more is there that longing for the next of the Harry Potter movies. And no longer is the dog a man’s best friend (personal computer has won over the dog). Now I know the reason behind this brouhaha about the world coming to an end in 2012. Mayans, perhaps your prophecy would come true!
This coming year, may you wander off the paved road and follow that inherent dream. For it takes but a twitch to rejuvenate and recapture that forgotten child-like wonder. The revelry of the sight of confetti and crumbled gift wraps on floor.
Sometimes the rustle of a leaf is louder than the roar of an engine.
I hope you hear it.
Wishing you all a wonderful new year!
Image courtesy: fernfly Originally shared on facebook
#1 by Rakesh Vanamali on December 28, 2011 - 12:11 pm
Abhi, wishing you a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 2012. May you be blessed with the very best.
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#2 by calvy on December 28, 2011 - 3:32 pm
Thanks Rakesh!
Here’s wishing you a great new year:)
#3 by Deboshree on December 28, 2011 - 1:44 pm
What a wonderful New Year wish! I will make sure I follow my dreams and tune my ears to the fallen leaf… hope you get to do that as well. Happy new year!
#4 by calvy on December 28, 2011 - 3:33 pm
Thanks Deboshree for being the ardent reader of this neglected blog:)
I wish you the best of health and happiness as another year unfolds, take care!
#5 by Farah on December 28, 2011 - 3:26 pm
Omg! I had been so busy that I didn’t realize 2012 is just 3 days away!
2011 was one hell of a rollercoaster ride for me! soo much has happened! Anyway, lovely picture to a lovely post!
Wishing you a Happy New Year three days in advance…and Thanks for being such a great, awesome, amazzinngg friend to me for the past 8 years! 
And I hope the Mayan’s aren’t giving you any night terrors!
#6 by calvy on December 28, 2011 - 3:36 pm
Susie Derkins, a solitary tear ran down my cheek as I read through your comment:) 8 years and it’s just the beginning…a decade of decadence awaits us:) Desparado pushed the daisies some summers back, but he lives for you.
Trust the dogs:)
Love and wishes,
Kaalicharan
#7 by Giribala on December 29, 2011 - 3:36 am
Happy new year to you and your family members! Lovely picture
#8 by calvy on December 29, 2011 - 11:55 am
Thanks Giribala di’:) Here’s wishing you and family a wonderful new year!
#9 by Gowardhan on December 29, 2011 - 12:27 pm
yeah it really takes a life to understand life…
most of the people don’t even understand the meaning of life before they die..
yeah but,, definetly we all had understood life better while one more year had passed..
a good discussion Abhi,, keep rocking happy new year
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#10 by calvy on December 29, 2011 - 12:29 pm
Thanks Gowardhan. I haven’t deciphered the crypt myself…this life consumes us all. Here’s to making mistakes and taking risky dips:)
#11 by roopakm on December 29, 2011 - 2:28 pm
Happy New Year
#12 by calvy on December 29, 2011 - 3:25 pm
Thanks lady:) Here’s wishing you a great new year!
#13 by scorpria on January 2, 2012 - 1:40 pm
Aweeesome words…and a more awesome picture!
Wishing you a fantastic 2012