Celebrate with Optimism !

Have you ever wondered how many around us continue to do what they have been doing despite the hiccups, failures and pitfalls? It's encouraging to see so many around spread the power of HOPE amongst us.

The ever optimistic sun raises everyday with the hope that it is bringing cheer to others. The expectant lotus is not disappointed & blooms with a blush.

The supportive moon hangs around for some time, so that in case the sun oversleeps, people are not deprived of light!

The birds hid themselves in the tree near my balcony, when the 'NILAM' cyclone was battering Chennai, in the HOPE that the sun will rise soon. And when it did, they came out to chirp stronger & louder.

Despite the rising petrol prices, people still book and wait for their favorite cars- in the belief that someday either the petrol price will come down or their salaries will be increased to meet it.

Despite everyday's threat as the concluding part of news about the steep climb of bullion rates, serpentine queues are seen at popular jewellery shops. Some are optimistic they could encash later while others believe they are buying before the next hike.

Despite losing his patient the previous day, Doctors appear at the hospitals in spotless white coats, hoping that they could save the next one.

Despite a 'lost cause' medical report, the attendants wait with bated breath, while the Doctor examines the patient- Hope!

Even after the iron chain snaps, 'Malaviya' ship prepared for the next tug of Pratiba Cauvery at Chennai Marina -Hope!

After unseating the party in the last elections, people elect a new group in the HOPE that they will perform better!

Despite giving a close race, people of US gave another chance in the HOPE of a better phase this time!

Despite fairing badly and getting unseated, the lost party still battles and keep the party afloat in the HOPE that they will have their day soon.

Despite a poor rating and a nasty verbal duel with the boss over appraisal, the employee is back before the system and continues the job in the HOPE that he will be given a better deal next year

Despite a laughable paunch, the walker on the Marina beach sweats himself in the HOPE …..

Despite a few arrears in the last exams, guys at the street corner reassemble as usual in the HOPE that March & September alternate and they will have their day soon.

Despite its known problems, people still throng IRTCTC site in the HOPE that they will be lucky this time!!

The whole world around us is hopeful and nobody has resigned himself to the mercy of destiny.

On this festival of lights, when some celebrate the destruction of evil, let us also celebrate. It's time for us to be optimistic, as the whole world around is so optimistic.

Let us HOPE that - this day will mark a new beginning, will make people more happy, will make my sick relative recover, will make my son an Engineer, will see my daughter get married, …..

Amongst all these HOPES let us enjoy a thing that is certain - that we are HAPPY today.

Season's Greetings and Best wishes!