I was in 11th standard at school and it was that time of the year when I had to go out in the market and pick out gifts for my sister and brother. Yes, it was Diwali time! I wanted to pick something that made them ecstatic – just like every year.
Diwali is just around the corner and it literally is the season of Happiness for me. Ever since I can remember, Diwali has been about making people happy – it is like a family tradition. We are 3 siblings, and our mom would instruct us to save money months before Diwali, and get gifts for each other. We loved it because we were always looking forward to receiving gifts, but more than that, the idea of finding the best gift that would make the person jump with joy, was what mattered the most.
And I guess that is the same even after all these year – I love picking out the best gifts for friends and family, and I really wish hard that my choice of gifts makes them happy. It is the reaction I get, that makes me happy. It is the season of happiness after all, isn’t it?
So, when I was in 11th standard at school, I picked a video game for my brother -the one he had wanted for months, and a low waist denim for my sister which were a new rage at the time and she had her eyes on. Their reaction? Priceless. Made my Diwali.It is like gifting yourself happiness, through the joy of others.
And this is what Diwali should be all about – Happiness.
And this year is no different. Let us make other happy and bring joy to our friends and family by gifting happiness.
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