Most mornings Anjali wakes up happy, even laughing.
If I tuck her knees up against my belly, and gently bounce her as we talk, she lights up and giggles away. It's a wonderful way to start the day, and always fills me with joy.
It has been amazing to watch her develop and grow. Having now passed the four months mark, Anjali is taking an increasing interest in the world around her, grasping and mouthing her clothing and toys.
Isn't it funny how the little things in life, often free, are the things that make us the happiest?
Despite all the flashing lights, bells and whistles that scream for our attention (and purchase), the relationships that mean the most to us seem to be what we truly treasure, when we're not taking them for granted.
My wife, Malkanthi, seems to have a very natural grasp on this simple truth, that most others, including (especially) myself, seem to so often miss. I think I'm slowly learning in this regard, and know I have much to learn still.
I guess 'the little things' are really big things!
Moments with those we love, and those who love us: they shape us, define us, locate us, and inspire us to grow and develop ouselves.
I often see, in the interactions of Anjali and Malkanthi, two people who are entirely present to each other. It is both beautiful and inspiring.
In many regards, the present... now... this very moment is all we really have. I am more and more convinced we should do all we can to make to most of it.
