The life and time in the wonderland
Amazing….this new wonderland, an abode for the dreamers, lonely souls, loving people, beautiful people, wise and unwise people. .all finding a refuge under the sun here.
Its not long that I stepped in here to discover the illusion and the reality intermingled with each other.. creating a maze ..from which its not possible to escape.. but then who wants to..? You know I met this lovely person who likes to communicate only in shayari.. (Urdu couplets) ..I had to rediscover the long forgotten Ghalib and Momin to ensure that
Chain of friendship remains unbroken.. now I understand urdu poetry better that before.
There is this guy from Bangladesh who has a copyright on the face of Johny Depp, Thre is yet some one from Japan with a face of Brad Pitt staring at you from his profile….There is this 18 years old with a face of
Julia Roberts, ,so there are these light persons who certainly are honest enough to admit that they are not what they are,,, look for the fun its there..but honestly if some one dares to use my mug on his profile.. however ugly -it may be, I would not hesitate to sue him…
But then which nut case will do that…I am happy that I am not a celebrity yet.. So this is a casual fun for you…
then there is this very nice person who reads complicated authors and like s to discuss the books she has read coercing me to read and comment.. who can deny a friend such small requests ..I had to re-discover Kafka, Camus, Ralph Waldo.. Henry Miller, even Mario Puzo….and all those great and not so great writers, I had left alone for a long time ..now they all must be wondering.., what went wrong where?
This one is an ardent Art lover and waned to know about Indian Art and I had to create albums to help her to see the works of all sorts of artists for her happiness… in the process I myself discovered all forms of abstract art, Fine Art and Art of happiness … I like my friends happy and smiling.. this makes the world a lovelier and friendlier place… what wars and politics can not do is done by these brave new citizens of this wonderland.
You want to discuss cinema.. you want to discuss politics, history, philosophy, psychology.. whatever.. you will get some one who will be there for you….
In the process I have learnt, I have grown wiser, I have discovered passion for the subjects which I never thought about .. I have discovered a whole new meaning of life…
Some who are pasted as friends on your monitors remain pasted.. some say one time “HI’ and then get converted to the religion of golden silence .. some continue for a while then slowly fade away as a scene of a classic cinema.. some re appear for the reasons unknown and pick up the threads… and yet some disappear abruptly when you think of them as permanent entities.. Some are so stunningly beautiful that nothing is expected of them ..They are exempted from making any attempt to reach you.. but if they do it’s an only wish that you always wanted to be granted.. I know that they know what I am talking about , never mind… they however communicate more in their silence and keep the illusions live and kicking..
The friendship…so rare a commodity… if at all it can be found ..this is a right place to go shopping for. .with a discerning eye and open mind and
Open heart without any conditions …which are the basic requirements of any friendship… go for shopping in the biggest mall in human commodities however, Appearances can be deceptive… avoid being deceived… words are easy to come by .. so read between the lines…read what is not written and discount what is . Shopping is a great art…you can get amazing bargains at throw away prices or return with junk after spending a fortune…but the excitement is always there.. . the thrill of finding the treasure and hunting for it is unlimited…go on then.
You forget time. Space and all dimensions once you are here.. It’s a playground with ever developing new games.. you play on and on … the rules you make are your own.. if you are beaten then its you who has beaten himself…never blame, always keep trust, and this world is your Oyster…Not that there are no disappointments, no happiness and no sorrows and no pains here…they all are here as well for those who want to find them…some times you unwittingly become a target of vicious and evil persons to sub-serve their interests.., there was this girl whose photographs were used without her knowledge and placed in a pornographic- site.. Its sad…there will always be evil where there is goodness. .enemies where there are friends. .hatred where there is love.. even this world of fantasy has its own share of them. .so take care.. avoid traps..
Only religion that you must follow is that of avoiding lies….because you can cause irreparable damage by uttering words without substance you can destroy some one’s dreams, hopes and faith in other people, specially one who believes you.
Once one lie is uttered. .then it has to be covered by another one and finally when you are trapped into your own lies besides destroying another persons perception of love, faith and belief you destroy yourself.. strangers become friends here.. unknown seemingly unfolds ..relations develop without having met each other.. and this is inevitable.. In desire to project one as one wants to be and not as one really is, the initially small lies turn big and you know what can ensue thereafter.. so take care
Don’t leave yourself vulnerable.. keep your sanity and enjoy yourself..
Seek what’s worth seeking and you will not be disappointed.. because there are plenty of genuine people are around too and those who can be a good support to you, sooner or later you will come out with new spirit and new face and new person from this wonderland known as face book to the earthlings..
If you think its worth while spreading this among all your friends.. and I mean all.. without exception and ask them to continue with the chain.. it will be nice and very nice indeed , that way a we can link all friends residing on this planet of fantasy and realism together and try and make small contribution of spreading happiness all around…This can be done.. and in time we shall be happy that we are a part of this lovely world of friendship…
Amen.
Lal Narang
July 24 2008 12.30 p.m. India time
Ps.. basically I am not a certified or uncertified writer.. in fact I am not a writer in the first place.. so take into account the fact and read discounting for errors and omissions I had to write this as a compulsion of heart and I believe it can do a world of good to all friends of mine and yours..
So its to them that I dedicate this..
