Happiness

I'm writing this now because I felt like capturing the moment while I'm still in it :)

I'm in Bhuj doing some research work. And I have had two marvellous days admiring the local organisations I have had the pleasure of visiting and studying..spending two very full days of work feeling like I've been on a vacation! The people of Kutch are absolutely lovely. I've heard of this from my friends who have had an opportunity to work in the region but I think these are things best experienced! I have been marveling at how easy it is to be with them, work in absolute earnest yet feel like you've been whiling time with friends. All of them laugh so easily, have a wonderful sense of humour and love what they do! It has been so long since I've felt like that.. met people like these.. I'm living in some reflected sunlight.. the clouds of my cynicism parting. I feel a wonderful sense of hope in their presence. Real camaraderie. Respect- for the others and themselves. A meaningful existence.

His face is like the sun only weather worn
but with a light of its own
it glints with mischief but is pure and true
and at his heart is a great big fire
which burns and burns
and even you, tired by irreverence
faced with many questions
are forced to raise your eyes
to the great big heavens
and lo behold - the clouds have cleared
and there it is again
the big blue and the golden yellow
clear as a fine day
enveloped in his dreams and hope
you have sight again.