Had the opportunity to go through Kahlil Gibran's writings recently. And it was a
revelation. Was touched, moved and inspired. Moved visibly. A writing that goes a long way in reacing out to you, and staying with you for quite some time. Especially so his 'Prophet'. Yes, many find it too prophetical, i found it refreshingly enlightening, though put it that way it does seem all heavy. Well, each to his own, personally, absolutely loved his thoughts and thirst for more! So cricket has been on a high! On a roll! Left me wondering, how long it would be before the magic and the mantras of the cricketdom, would cease to have its effect on me, being 'physically' away from it all. How many millions more or still hanging on to the few strings that keep them connected to this enigmatic sport, phenomenon, only for the inexplicable surge of joy that it happens to bestow on its ardent, faithful followers! Vive La Cricketo!!
Had been meaning to write about this serious topic of religion, in an off-tangent sense, for some time now, but not been able to do it. (So here goes a fresh attempt again, and more so as there has been some headline news with regard to this!) Nothing to do with the core topic, but how it changes people, or rather how or why people change religions!! Have had few personal experiences where ive seen people shifting towards another faith, close friends; and other experiences where friends again, who have made attempts to make me follow suit!! Now again these individuals are sane, sensible, very practical down to earth people, and people whom ive known for years. And when you see them being chaged, morphed, into entities totally strange to you, it has an eerie effect, to put it lightly. No, im not against people changing thier faiths, beliefs, it is absolutely personal. But its just that, when i try to put myself in their shoes, it just doesnt seem to fit! Left with questions like, would i, will i ever, is it not losing an essential part of your very identity/self? maybe not. Well too many questions and too many answers i would think. Well comfort myself with the thought that, what makes them happy,strong, fulfilled and grateful and hopeful with respect to 'their' life, is a very valid factor, for the path they have chosen, in combating, confronting and embracing life.
