Oh my God! My tantrums and childlike behavior was always a headache for my Mom. Her sacrifices, tolerance and patience are above any boundaries. Wherever I am today, whatever I achieved today was only because of her love, support and care. Moms are our very first comfort zone since we are born. “MAA”, I love You, “MAA”, You don’t understand, “MAA, just leave me alone. “MAA, don’t worry I will be on time. These are just a few daily words that we say to our mothers each day either over phone or at home.

You never demand anything nor did you force me or control my thoughts. Thanks Maa for giving me that space and most importantly your principles are so pure that it helps me to become grounded by heart. May I look tough very tough from outside, but inside you know who I am. Now, I am standing in the same position where you were so many years back. Each day is a new challenge for me and sometimes I just cannot bear the storm and I need your comfort MAA. But, then I resist myself to fight my own challenges like my mother did and always be like her. When I wear a saree and put a Bindi on my forehead and look into the mirror, I can see your reflection as a strong woman and yes I am beautiful inside.

Now that we are either over phone or video call most of the time, I Miss You every single day.

Here are my 4 perspectives that only a married daughter can understand when they visit Mommyland:

Tears of Joy- Moms are full of “Cry Tank” and the moment you reach Mommyland there happiness knows no boundary and it reflects through the tears. It’s such a sweet gesture. Their love are boundless and no woman can replace their love. That’s why, Mom are so special.

Platters of your favorite food items- Time is short and desires are big! Most married daughters are over stuffed with all their favorite food items. Even if you tell them that you can cook, still it is Mom’s heart and not going to listen. This happens to me every time I visit Mommyland I am stuffed with Mom-cooked food and it is incomparable feeling for the lifetime.

She becomes a gadget freak- Whenever I visit Mommyland she comes up with her mobile phone or Tablet, to learn each new technique so that she can stay connected with me any time. Technology brings Mom and Daughter after marriage very close and we can always see, talk and feel virtually so as to reduce the distance gap.

Mom talks to her shopping critic- You must remember the days when you were the best critic of her dressing sense, which jewelry, purse or shoe will go with which dress and you would help her in shopping. Now that you are not here, she always shops herself and she will open up with her shopping treasure box so as to get your advice. It is my situation every time. Is it your situation too?

Sometimes I think “Thank You” falls really short in front of your sacrifices and unconditional love. I am proud that I am your daughter. Why only me? Every daughter and son in this world is proud of their Mothers because we do not know what storm they have faced in their lives to make their child a successful person.

Your love is only my strength…. I LOVE YOU Maa

Happy Mother’s Day!

#MONDAYMUSINGS

"There is no room for your impoliteness, now stay in this dark room for hours and you will understand the meaning of good behavior." Amur's grandmother scolded her and locked her in the room.

Amur quietly sat on the floor in one corner of the room and sobbing softly so that no one could hear her cry. She was babbling to herself, “What is my fault? Why did grandmother scold me?”

She only wanted to play cricket with her cousins who came to Bihar from Mumbai to visit their ancestral property during winter vacation.

Amur was an 8-years old bright and intelligent girl then. She was very good at studies and extracurricular activities. But, her grandmother was never happy with Amur’s behavior and scolded her mother even for not controlling her daughter.

Her only fault is that “she is a girl” and according to our society, girls are only labeled as “Sanskari”, well-mannered girl who should know how to cook, how to sew clothes and how to respect elders and always stay behind the closed doors.

Amur is no more an 8-years old kid and she turned 28 this year. She is a care-free and tigress nature girl who loves to have messy hair over knotted bun. She is the Brand Strategist of a leading company in Mumbai and recently shifted her Grandmother from Bihar to her one-room rented apartment for Cancer treatment. She treated her Day-in and Day-out irrespective of her high profile job.

Her Mumbai cousins never turn around and pay any heed to their grandmother’s illness.

“I am sorry”, you are my real GRANDAUGHTER, and I failed to recognize you” a weak voice of grandmother explains to Amur.

She smiled and did not utter a single word.

*** There is no gender to become successful. It’s all about your determination, aspiration and confidence that makes you a successful and warm hearted person. #Respectgirls #RespectWomenpower

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