The Next Time

Arnav was honored as "Guest of Honour" today by his old school. Meeting the students made him look forward to his visit.

Success is not easy, and he encountered similar difficulties. His IT start-up was successful, and now there was no turning back.

His delight was heightened when he reached his old school and, to his utter surprise, nothing had changed.

Arnav's entrance into the auditorium was greeted with a round of applause by students. After a warm welcome and introduction, he encouraged students to ask questions.

He was asked about his success stories, school stories, his journey so far, etc.

Then someone asked him a question he was really looking forward to

Question - Arnav Sir, you are a successful entrepreneur, you must be having a busy schedule, how did you manage to take time to visit your old school?

He got up from his seat, smiled, and answered, Interesting Question. Well, let me share with you something that my Dad taught.

Life is too short to live too seriously

It’s supposed to be an adventure, not a series of monotony

Bring tadka of craziness in your life.

Learn to Smile at your problems and embrace the madness in your life

It’s a sign your Life is moving and happening

Because even the straight line indicates no life

Be rest assured the crazy mad morning means, you are up for the roller coaster ride

Because Life is nothing less than the roller coaster ride

Count your blessings; make every moment of yours count as if it is as wonderful as it can be

Don't wait for big moments to happen in your life, making each moment big enough to celebrate.

Enjoy every bit to unwrap this gift, to explore the hidden gift

Create more memories today and celebrate the way of Life it is.

 Feel more gratitude, loved, and blissful for what you have rather than grumping on what you lack

Learn to love and accept yourself more, because love makes everything beautiful, it widens your horizon

Spend some time in nature, smell the flowers, and be amazed by the beauty it offers.

He used to tell me, Arnav, no matter how busy you are, take time to:

* Enjoy the good things in life

* Remember the smiles

* To remember the memories

* Remember to appreciate the small things

* Being grateful for what you have.

* To spend time with family and friends

* To do the things you enjoy

But very importantly the more you see the good, the more you will inspire others to see it as well.

Time is precious, so spend it doing the right things with the right people.

However, despite his absence from this world, his teachings remain ingrained in my heart, which serves as a guiding light for me even today.

These are not just the learnings for me, they were the guiding light of my life. Life is going to be busy, but it's all up to how you give a new meaning to it.

Each day brings something new store for you, that is amazing

Life happens when you are busy planning for something else, but it has some other better plan stored for you.

So, no matter how busy I am, I always take time.

In the course of giving his answer to this question, Arnav realized that he was in tears remembering his dad. However, much to his surprise not only the students but teachers as well stood and applauded his response.

As he walked out of the school, he heard a voice from behind Arnav, I am really impressed that you not only remembered the poem I read to you but how beautifully you have explained it to the students.

I am proud of your achievements son, but today you just made me prouder. I wish I could have given you a hug, but alas, that's not possible.

But, do remember that your father's blessings shall always be with you.

Arnav turned back, he knew this voice was none other than his father. 

What he saw was no less than a miracle, It was his Dad standing in front of him.

He smiled and said, "Thank you Dad, for being there for me always. I promise you I'll never stop making efforts to make a difference. And as long as I have your blessings I don't need anything else.

His conversation with dad was interrupted by his driver, "Arnav Sir, with whom are you talking. There is no one standing here. It's about to rain heavily, lets leave from here before we get stuck here.

Arnav was about to tell him, he was talking to his dad. There was so much to say, so much to listen to. But he knew the driver would not understand this, he slowly said to his dad, Next Time, Dad.

His Dad smiled and said, "Next Time, Son"

And with that, they both parted their ways, with the hope of meeting 'Next Time, Soon".