PASTELS-COLOURS OF LIFE

 

    PASTELS- COLOURS OF LIFE

Pastels are the so-called dull colours, but I have fallen in love with these. It is so pleasant to the eyes, it doesn’t catch people’s attention instantly, but it does eventually! That’s the catch!

These colours are bright, if you want to see the world through your own eyes. Be it the beautiful cushions from Jaypore..the lovely kurtas from Saatvikei..the pretty dream catcher from “Inheritors”..the matte nail colours from Maybelline..the dew-dropped hibiscuses from my garden..the floral wallpapers by Sabyasachi and the list is endless.

There used to be a time, when I was attracted to bright colors only, but over a period of time, I realised it is important to be noticed amongst the unnoticed. You need to stand out unique. I went back in time and thought about this. I knew why I was attracted to the pastels.

I grew up reading fairy tales like most girls of that age did. I never imagined a life like that but it used to be a cosy couch or my bed I sat on and had the “feel good” vibes. I don’t seem to understand the underestimation and ‘laugh-it-off’ attitude towards these tales by young boys and girls now. There is an essence of positivity and a silent wait for happy endings in these stories. No one has a perfect life, but reading these brings a smile on your face and a moment of happiness to even those who think everything written here is silly.. The messages in these tales carry a lot of worth and if you are true to yourself, you will undertsand it. It appears, kids these days already have a social circle to please and a society to move with. The innocence is all buried deep inside them. It is important to teach the kids to think about themselves and stand out as an individual, to influence the world. In the name of silly, the importance of appreciating effort and the purpose of writing is lost. Why do kids have to grow up so soon..? This just means, they are already in the path of impatience and restlessness and will later fall under the category of people finding the path to happiness through some money-making Gurujis!!

Look through my eyes..I had a dream..

The pastel blue made me think of the elves with a shoe.

                Those tiny fellows added value to the shoemaker’s life. No matter how unnoticed they felt, they didn’t stop adding value.

The pastel green made me think of Jack climbing the stalk of bean.

                Jack badly wanted to help his mother, and he did. If you have a strong desire in heart, not a competent one..a heartfelt one, it will be met.

The pastel pink made me think of Beauty’s mink.

                The contentment of Sleeping Beauty at that age is a commendable character drawn! With no greedy desires, she stands out most beautiful from inside with just a mink over her neck!

The pastel red made me think of little Thumbelina’s flower bed.

                Her story is full of surprises, just like what we are offered by life. When you are just about to tell the world, everything is going perfect for me, that unexpected moment falls in, and when we have reached the threshold of sorrow, a lightning of hope strikes!

The pastel purple made me think of Snow White’s poisoned apple.

                No matter how much somebody wants to poison you, if your heart is pure, the poison goes down for sure.

The pastel brown made me think of Cinderella’s gown.

                We often have secret desires like Cinderella, but they are buried deep inside us.For many, it is the fear of society, for some, the conservative bringing up which stops them from expressing, for some, the inferiority complex that they are not upto it and much more. If you have her endurance and patience, you will wear that gown one day!

The pastel yellow made me think of mighty Gulliver fellow.

                No matter how huge you are, ultimately it is the smaller community that has to lend you a hand in times of need. This is specially true when it comes to the disparity in society, yet we lean upon the lower strata of people to get our work done. Appreciate and applaud..

The pastel white made me think of the ugly duckling to a swan sight.

                People around you bully, make you feel small, do not appreciate the positives in you, let you down and what not.. but give them a damn and move on, for you will shine bright like that swan and be ahead of them some day.

The pastel grey made me think of the Wonderland prey.

                There isnt always a disciplined way to lead your life.. some nonsense is required to lighten up moments of stress, routine and monotony. Who better than Alice can make us experience this fantasy !

And finally…the pastel cream makes me want to go back to my dream!!!

The essence of life is written all over the fairytales.

Happiness has to come from within! Human tendency is such that we need somebody else to make us realise our worth.. and shower them with our wealth!! It is so subjective, we rely on something or someone to give us happiness. Mostly, it doesn’t happen so. Circumstances are such that they appear to favour others more than they do us! We reach a deadlock if we constantly feel others’ happiness and long to have it as our own. Happiness is when you learn to appreciate the good in others and of course get some in return 😊. Happiness is when you lend a little part of your wealth to the have-nots and see the silent gratitude in their eyes. Happiness is when you share your moments of joy with loved ones. Happiness is when you have an assuring hand in times of your need. Happiness is realising small pleasures. Happiness may be owning a Michael Kors! Happiness is what keeps us going, else the world would be a weeping willow..

The mantra to happiness is, to move on, let go and live in the moment, although you wouldn’t leave a chance to bring it up at the right moment and taunt somebody 😉