It was 8 am on a chilly December morning in Bangalore. There was huge commotion around a stationary school bus. Anxious parents were crowding near the single door of the bus. There were some who were trying to hang from the window panes desperate for one last glimpse, anxiety writ large on their faces. There was another bus in queue. One bus was at the gate. In a jiffy, the driver of this bus starts the engine. People quickly move aside. Lusty calls of “Bye, have a nice day,” “Bye, putta,” “Take care” ring in the air. And, in a second the bus is out of the gate followed by the other one that now witnesses similar scenes unfold.
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It gives me great delight in penning this post for my dear friend and writer extraordinaire, Dagny Sol of Serenely Rapt fame! It is often said that opposites attract yet sometimes strong friendships are forged on commonalities. It is eerie also that you feel so close in your thought process to someone you’ve never met. That is exactly the equation I share with Dagny. Generous with her praise and affection, I know her to be very objective and matter-of-fact. I know I can rely on her to give me a rap when needed, a quality I absolutely admire. Not to mention, her impeccable writing, which teaches me something every time I read her. She can take the simplest of ideas and craft brilliant writing around them. Yes, under no circumstances must you skip reading her blog. And, so it was a huge ego boost when she asked me to pen a blog post for her esteemed space. Like I’ve told her many times, she validates my writing. Thank you for your warm presence in my life, Dagny!
Loved what you wrote….letting go is a big parenting lesson we all have to learn 🙂
Thank you, R’s Mom! Indeed, it is!
I am unable to decide which was the better part of this post, the lovely introduction by Dagny or the post itself 😀 I will settle it by saying that each one was as good as the other.
Rachna, that was such a lovely post which clearly highlights the importance of ‘space’ in relationships which most couples and parents don’t seem to realize. Increasingly, we seem to be living in a world where spouses and parents ‘cling’ on to their better halves and children a little too much in the constant fear that the ‘big bad world’ and its distractions will take them away. Giving much needed breathing space is the simplest, and most rewarding contribution that every person in a relationship can do.
Thank you so much, Jairam! And, I completely agree with your analysis and summary. Exactly what I was trying to say.
off to read now!
Thanks :).
Well written and an enjoyable read! Appreciate your style!
Thank you so much for reading!
Off to read it now.
Thanks!
letting go something we all need to learn 🙂
Absolutely, Monika! All parents need to let go. Thanks so much for reading!
Rachna, I am not a parent,but this post resonated with me. I have been brought up by loving and no nonsense parents and I don’t really remember ever being mollycoddled. We were taught independence at a young age and I am rather thankful to my parents for that !
No wonder you turned out so well, Ruchira! Thanks for connecting with the post.
couldn’t comment as I read it on my cell…I still remember the post…I so agree with you…I know you need to dot on your kids but not pestering them or clinging onto them…Man, I need space to breathe..gimme a break!! I loved the last quotes of Khalil Gibran.
True, Latha! And you bet; we need that breathing space much more.