BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE..........

Do the little things that make life wonderful. Smile at someone you see everyday at work. Hug your dad on your way out. Tell your brother how much you love him no matter how irritating he may be. Let your friend know what a great source of strength she's always been to you. Kiss your mom's cheek when you return home. Yes, these little gestures of affection make a difference.
You may think you dont need to 'cause the people you care about already know how you feel about them. But would a little display of affection hurt? It sure wouldn't. It could make that person's day. Just a call to ask your grandmother about her day or a little note on the refrigerator telling your wife how much you love her would be the highlight of her day. Sometimes we're so caught up with our own lives that we tend to ignore the feelings of those who really care about us. We're so occupied trying to please those who dont give a damn about us that we brush aside our loved ones. It's not that easy to give someone a hug all of a sudden if you're not accustomed to it (especially we Indians). To start it off, a few words of endearment could do it. You wont realise it now, but only when you lose the person does the realisation dawn that you had never once expressed how much you care to him/her.
Important things to follow-
Learn to say "I LOVE YOU".
It's not always meant "romantically". You love your parents, siblings, friends, relatives,boyfriend/girlfriend,dog etc etc. So let them know as often as you can. And if its not always possible, these little gestures speak those words. As you read this, dont hesitate to message a loved one. DO IT. Do it before its too late. When you love someone with a sincere heart, let them know. Even if you think it wont be reciprocated, still let them know. Cause you never know, that he/she might feel the same about you. So make it known before its too late and someone else comes along.
Learn to say "THANK YOU"
You have to learn to be grateful for everything done for you. Dont take anything for granted. Let someone know what a difference he/she makes in your life. Let them know you cherish them and that you're grateful to God for them.
Learn to say "I'M SORRY"
When you've done wrong or hurt someone, apologise for it. Dont let anger or pride take over. And when you say sorry, mean it. Do your level best not to repeat it. It takes humility and courage to apologise and when you apologise sincerely, you will be forgiven.
Learn to "LET GO"
Dont cling to the past. Dont brood over it. There's a time to mourn and then there's a time to let go. The grief will remain but there is hope. Walk ahead. Similarly, let go of grudges. Living in resentment destroys a person. Forgive. Its hard to forget, but learn to let go and forgive.Trust me, you'll find peace.
Learn to "SHARE"
Not just materialistic stuff but everything. Happiness, sorrow, fear...everything. Dont bottle up everything. Let atleast one person know every single thing there is to know about you, when you're happy, sad, afraid,hurt etc.Only after you trust him/her, that is.
And lastly, "SMILE" more often.
Its one thing that can never go wrong on anyone. Anyone who smiles looks wonderful. (I mean a nice friendly smile, not Anthony Hopkin's chilling grin in Hannibal) Smile at someone today. It feels good when your presence is acknowledged. Indifference is the worst possible attitude a human being could display. Dont ignore anybody.
Spread a little sunshine around from today before its too late.

MUCH ADO ABOUT "MUST HAVES"

They say style is about “being youself”. Then why must everyone possess those much hyped “must haves”? Why must every girl own an LBD? What if she looks stunning in a white crochet number? Why do they say a guy can never go wrong in a white shirt and denims on his first date? What if his date ends up thinking he’s got no style of his own and goes with the flow?
Its time we break away from the conventional and follow our own rules. So grab your card, get out and get yourself something you really like, keeping in mind the fact that it has to fit within your budget and of course must fit YOU! Don’t buy something that will burn a hole in your pocket ‘cause you are gonna be sorry once the excitement dies down. It still surprises me when adults want a certain kind of outfit or accessory only ‘cause “so and so” on TV’s got it! And we try to reason out with little kids who demand stuff for the same reasons. Funny, isn’t it?
Don’t let so called “style icons” dictate terms to you. Get an individual style. Something that defines you. Get your hair styled and cut the way you think looks best on you. Not curled or ironed according to whatever the current trend is. And just ‘cause every guy’s got a goatee, it doesn’t mean you need one too. When every other guy’s sporting the long haired look, shave your head! Set the trend for the rest to follow. Wear something YOU want to see yourself in, not something others want to see you in. If someone’s need to see you in a particular outfit is so “urgent”, let him/her buy it for you.
What I’m trying to say is don’t buy something ‘cause it’s the “must have” of the season. Think. Must YOU really have it?
So the next time you see someone clad in something you think is out of fashion and you’re on the verge of saying, “That is soooooooo not ‘in’ this season.”, BITE YOUR TONGUE! Instead of criticizing, appreciate the person for making his/her own style statement. Don’t be a hypocrite after saying fashion is about “being yourself”. Get away from the conventional and get your own style statement.

A MOTHER'S TEARS

When you came into this world,
and I held you in my arms,
there were tears in my eyes,
the joy of holding you,
My flesh, and my blood.

When you smiled for the first time,
My elation knew no bounds,
the first time you laughed,
I knew I’d never heard a more beautiful sound than that.
And the first time you called out to me,
everything else ceased to exist at that moment,
I could give anything to relive it!

When you took your first steps,
nothing can describe the excitement I felt.
When you first showed signs of love and affection, a hug and a kiss,
I wanted nothing more than that from you.
And when everyone said how adorable you were,
I can’t express the joy and pride I felt to be your mother.

And then you were gone,
the light of my life was no longer there,
and the darkness made its presence felt.
When the searing pain of losing you finally hit me,
life became nothing but broken pieces I could never put back together,
the world became a cruel place to live in,
But to know that you are in a better place gives me a ray of hope.

When you left this world,
I was holding you in my arms,
there were tears in my eyes,
the agony of being separated from you,
my flesh, and my blood.