Spaces really intrigues me. I have lived in
all shapes and sizes of homes with small rooms and not so small rooms. People
say space defines a human being. I wonder? Does it really?
I would rather concentrate on the space
within. I have seen highly spiritual people live within a very tiny space. And
I have also seen people living in mansions whose inner space is very small and
restricted.
Sometimes, I think the larger the space within;
the less is the desire to acquire external space. Because any space which is
external would be limited as compared to our inner "Akash". Anyway,
it's not as if the acquisition of a humongous amount of space would be put to
good use. It would probably be a constantly inflating ego that would occupy the
large space and reside there indefinitely, and sometimes permanently.
Whereas, the deeper memories are of small
homes filled with love and warmth, a small kitchen with just two items cooked
lovingly, of dormitory style sleeping amidst giggles and much joy. Of elders
becoming like kids amidst kids. And who also taught us the meaning of life in
all its simplicity where people loved people and used things.
Today, people are used and things are loved
and times will change again and yet again.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
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