Desi Thanksgiving

This is the time of the year again when we have the big Thanksgiving break. About 500 years ago when the Mayflower was making its way to the New world to escape the punitive ways of Europe. They must have been anxious, confused, sick of the sea .They were confused because they did not if they made the right decision or not, they were anxious about what to expect and sick of the sea well if you spend nine months on a rickety boat without proper food or sanitation you are bound to be sick. These are the exact feelings that I came with on my first trip to the US in my pursuit of higher education and a future. I was wondering why oh why did I leave my friends, family and loved ones to venture out in the unknown, discover and live a new life. There are times that I wondered and wondered what was the purpose of taking this giant leap into the unknown. 

But as did the travelers on the Mayflower discovered it was all not stark, helpless and vain, good times rolled in and they were able to lay the groundwork to a great nation that is America today. Similarly after I had struggled a few months here to get accustomed to the conditions, customs and all that I was required to do things started falling in place and the journey and the leap into the unknown was not so bad anymore. I am not going to say that I am laying any kind of groundwork for a great future but I would definitely say that I am happy with the way life has treated me so far. This is a country of opportunity and I can confidently state that if one puts in the right amount of effort, it will not go unnoticed or under compensated.

 I am happy that I took the leap when I did, the lesson I took away for the future is even though the entire picture may not be clear, even though the details may not be known, the variables may seem scary and the road may seem winded, if one is sure of the purpose and is willing to commit completely, the goal will be achieved, the touchdown will be scored. I have also learnt that there is no use in stressing on events that I cannot control. Enough gyan…I am thankful to the almighty for my life so far and pray that God will give me and my family the strength for the rest of my life.

 Have a Happy thanksgiving everyone ….