Reading and writing have always been two of my favourite pastimes.I owe my introduction to the beautiful world of books to my father who passed on his own passion for them and the English language to me.
Growing up my fondest memories have been of discussing books,thoughts,ideas and what not with Dad.
As I became busier and busier with studies and the world of medicine I never gave up on reading books (non-medicine of course!!)...they were often my escape from an existence which was otherwise in danger of being reduced to the mundane.
If someone were to ask how I went through medical school so comfortably and without becoming crazy(!!) I would say it was my family and books!!
I know that sounds like a paradox as med school is all about thick books but those who share a passion for reading would understand the paradox.
But somehow along the way I lost all touch with writing and putting my thoughts on paper...maybe it was because there were so many people to discuss them with...but as far as I can remember my dearest "ambition" apart from becoming a doctor was to write a book... ...someday I still hope to do that.
But my life is still busy in the pursuit of medicine... and its easy to foresee that the book is not happening anytime soon....and staying away from my family and most friends I have few people to discuss my thoughts with...funnily enough it was an email that I wrote sometime ago to a friend that made me realize all over again how good it felt to put down my thoughts on paper and made me wonder if it was time to take out a few moments now and then to do that.
I am not sure how much I am going to be able to put down..but its a start for sure...keep watching this space for more!
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Always knew you wrote well, remember your 'poem',the play we wrote in school together and yes ofcourse your entry in my scrap book.Felt good to read your 'work' after a loong time again:)
When i came across reflections, though i was expecting a great piece..i was astounded to read things i felt rite now being written out so lucidly by sumone else!! Both the works were like a mirror to my own thoughts...they left me completely overwhelmed..Although, it wasnt a surprise that u could write so well.. the way it was all written left me with a smile on my face... bravo!! I am really lookin forward to reading more of ur posts...!! The purity of your being was reflected in the words...lending the works, a pristine light...both of them are as beautiful as ya!!
hey vasu i love the way you have written about simple aspects of life...things we talk about everyday but people dont really write about. it was really good going through it.i have this love for reading but could never write.i m at this phase of life where at times i want to run off and leave everything that i have worked so hard for....but i know i just need to put in a lil more effort...somehow reading ur "reflections" gave me more strength and a will to carry on. thanks.
Hey Calden...glad to know that my "Reflections" helped you...trust me we all go through bad patches in life...and its so easy to give up...but thats a test of our character...and if you find yourself lacking in strength occasionally..thats normal too...but thats what friends and family are for...and those of us who have someone..even one person..who loves us unconditionally...like our parents and true friends are truly blessed in life...never forget that!!
OMG !!!! vasuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
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