Inches of household entertainment.....TV for TP !!

                A companion while alone, a friend when bored, an entertainer for family, an informer with updates, a screen that shines, a box that glows; this all-in-one entertainment package called 'television' has been with us for years and years, appealing our eyes while engaging the ears.
              With an aim to screen a big picture within the four walls of house and telecast the entire world into a small black box, TV entered the living room to be our guest forever. While it fulfills its duty of keeping us entertained, this television has transformed from being a luxury to a necessity within a very short while.
               What started as a source of information and recreation, soon turned into an addiction when small kids stayed glued for hours; soaking in their daily dose of entertainment.Troubles like these renamed our friend to be an 'Idiot box' imposing rightful instructions on its usage. Television has embarked many stages of development during all these years so far, from a black and white display to a colorful spectrum, from a big, fat CRD mechanism to flat plasma screen, from dish antenna to cable wires and from smart applications to live internet, it has traveled a long way serving faithful and loyal viewers all this while.
              While I have been fortunate to enjoy this electronic wonder since childhood, I realized the true worth of  TV during a brief period of absence at a new location in a different country. It felt like a painful phase of separation from a dear,close friend only to be reunited shortly. Though it features new channels and offers a novel style of entertainment that differs with the one back home, it is fun to explore variations and experience the local spice and flavor.
              An unlimited stock of serials,movies, reality shows and live events provide various options for its viewers. Channels in different languages render a local,regional,national and international touch to its contents. With a live coverage of news from far and wide, television shrinks the world into an accessible entity reducing distance,narrowing borders. It has lots to offer to each one,as people from every age group can tune into a channel of their choice.
             Television has served as a medium to deliver information and messages that influence the entire nation as a whole. Creating awareness and spreading knowledge have been the useful sides of this box. It has acted as a platform to showcase talents, encourage skills and build a conducive environment for arts and entertainment.With television reaching every house, every town or every village, it is indeed a useful means of overall development.
              It has become an integral part of our life providing an excellent solution to boredom and an amazing way of relaxation. It fills up an empty house with voice,pictures and people. Though a certain level of censorship is necessary for healthy,beneficial viewing ,our remote in hand does this job with perfection. With increasing inches ,flatter screens, high definition vision and sound quality; the experience of watching television is proceeding closer and closer to that of a theater.
             United with a motive to entertain , this TV is a gift across the big,round globe. It surely helps us to pass our time with a perfect blend of knowledge, information, entertainment and fun making it a TV for TP!!!!

            

Games we grew up with.....

               Hiding far away so that seeking was difficult, running around in every direction so that getting caught was impossible, racing with every bit of energy so that finishing first was achievable,  throwing away the ball in random manner so that catching it back was troublesome - few unforgettable features that marked the huge stock of games played as kids! Games that worked to build, develop,sharpen and brighten a truly wonderful phase of childhood.
          Born at a time when the web of internet was not completely woven and virtual world had little influence over those around, it feels wonderful to have infinite memories about the wide variety of games played, won, lost and yet enjoyed to the core! Childish strategies, novel tricks, flexible rules and convenient adjustments delivered unlimited enjoyment and fun in every game ever played.
        Each session had its own expected share of arguments, fights or disagreements over the player that won or the team that emerged victorious, but now as the mind halts to contemplate, they feel like precious moments that taught lessons of togetherness,sacrifice,compromise, honesty and opportunities of fun beyond anything else.They inculcated values of trust, care, kindness to build friendships that last forever.
            Different type of games gained an entry in the register of life. Be it those played under hot sun or those within walls of house; a few to be played in the playground of school or some within boundaries of the building. Every hour of the day had game under its own name. Holidays,vacations, trips opened the hidden treasure box as opportunities to learn new games, new styles and new variations were shared between friends, cousins and acquaintances.
            While some games were loved by all and in demand always; they earned the tag of being 'the most popular' and played universally; their naming style did differ but playing manner remained the same. To state a few, 'Hide and seek', 'Catch and cook', 'Ball throw and catch' were some of the examples that dominated this category. As local language and regional touch decorated the life back then, games like 'Kho-Kho', 'Sakli', 'Langdi', 'Lagori' added amazing fun and color to life. Comfort of home and participation of elders offered great joy as  'Snakes and ladders', 'Carom', 'Ludo', 'Chinese checkers' and deck of playing cards were enjoyed with fun and frolic.
           Slides, swings, see-saw and merry-go-round always waited to be a part of the happiness. Memories of dolls and mini-kitchen set still linger in my mind as they were the best gifts of life. Falling down, getting hurt, crying yet running once again were the unstated chain of activities as playing with friends generated energy that could never be replaced with any other source. Innumerable games played as kids indeed helped us grow and enjoy the fun of life. Playing outdoors and being one in the team is necessary for an all-round development that no other form can ever offer.
          With a hope that little kids enjoy the sun more than the shade and grown ups too keep the child in them alive forever, it's time to ask aloud...... READY????
 ......after all there is more to dusty hands, dirty clothes and muddy shoes, they reveal the laughter,smile ,fun and enjoyment hidden deep within!

What is your name?

             An identity, a meaning, a representation, a possession ! Name defines each one with a unique title that belongs to the person forever. Such is the magic of name that its legacy continues to glorify the character, even after one departs from life. The first gift that a child can ever receive from his parents, name is indeed a valuable treasure that remains the same throughout. The color of this essential possession can never ever fade away!
           It makes us what we are, throughout the journey of living. Though just a word that labels us as an individual, its significance is felt at each and every stage as we proceed ahead in this path called life. As discussions about a name for my new born nephew are still raw and fresh and while his parents have donned their thinking hats for this task called naming, the entire process of picking a name feels exciting,adventurous and colorful. It is an intense brain storming process that continues till one good name is finally agreed upon.
           As name defines one, it must carry a wonderful and meaningful essence that speaks about the person. Though we never get to choose it ourselves,each one of us love our name from the moment we understand it is ours. While our ears acquaint themselves with the sound of this name, it unknowingly occupies an irreplaceable space in our life. With that begins a bond of a lifetime; a bond with our name, a pact with our identity, a relation with our existence!
           It represents us along the way and stands to be ours forever.The first aspect of our personality that reaches out to others, it is a start to the further course of action. Hearing a different, unique name increases our curiosity as we bombard its bearer with questions about the meaning. Name has the power to define a personality as the mention of a person's name paints an image in our mind,though never seen or known before.
        The only characteristic that never changes, it speaks about us before we begin to speak! The start to our introduction or the end to our written conversation, name is definitely the start to end of every single aspect in life. While the sight of our name printed on certificate or convocation degree radiates pride and happiness, it adds an irreplaceable weight-age to our existence. The fact that a famous celebrity shares our name fills us with lot of excitement and joy making us one with stardom that unfortunately lasts for a little while ;)
           With a variety of endless names, each of them are inspired by some thought or the other.The beauty of its meaning add grace and charm. While some names are picked from nature, they are either inspired by the beautiful flowers,plants or numerous components that decorate it. Names based on qualities and virtues add unique flavors to personality while names drawn from history or mythology celebrate richness of our tradition. Some names have their roots in happiness and cheer that bring in joy,luck and positive aura.
         Every name does have a story of its own, while few names are common and have been enjoying many long years of existence, a few others are rare and live in recent phases. As many new names will continue to make a place in this world, the life of names will certainly never end. Cheers to the wonderful name we all possess!

 A question that has always greeted us and will continue to do so,

"What is your name?"

The 'lifeline' over tracks.....

           For years they have been with us, for years they have taken us to places far and wide, for years they have been the life of the city, for years they have connected each one alike. Undoubtedly much more than just a means of transportation, they truly deserve the title of being the 'LIFELINE'. An identity of the city, an asset for its people, a core of its layout, a necessity for its development, local trains of Mumbai have been the heart and soul from the time of its foundation.
        Over the years, it has encountered numerous changes, be it addition of more trains or creation of more routes; be it expansion of platforms or improvement of the infrastructure, what continues to remain same is the ability to shrink a large city into a small accessible land for all. Local trains have become an indispensable part of this place. It is impossible to talk about the city without a mention of these trains,the rush that they accommodate, the time-table that they follow and the convenience that they offer.
        With the benefits of excellent frequency, absence of traffic and ability to link stations far and wide, they are definitely chosen as the fastest and most convenient of all the ways of transportation. From a college student to an office employee; from a vegetable vendor to a fisher-woman, from a tourist to a visitor, each and everyone experience this journey over the tracks atleast once in their lifetime. While commuting by train is an unavoidable necessity for the dwellers of this place, it draws attention and excitement from even those located far and wide.
       A regular,committed passenger for almost ten years, I feel a strong bond connects us till today even though miles away from the action sight. While crowd on the platform and rush inside the train greet each one day in and day out, they become an essential and inseparable part of one's life. Though complaints about the hardships are made by commuters almost every single day, they regard these trains as their own; defending,protecting and justifying any faults pointed out by those beyond the tracks.
        With three major local routes connecting various places in city, any location or area is identified by the station it belongs to. The schedule of departure of these trains define the time-table of those around. Plans about any activity or daily routine work revolve around the time of trains and that eventually programs the watch on hand. Fast city life runs much faster to be able to catch the desired train while maintaining the planned schedule ahead.
       Journey in the local train delivers variety of experiences with diverse nature of passengers. From kind,humble people who help if needed to unkind people who refuse to understand; from silent people who stay calm throughout the distance to people waiting to initiate a fight, each and every person has a different trait to exhibit.Daily routine in train helps to make wonderful friends as the same commuters accompany each passing day. With people from different walks of life travelling together in the same coach, trains are indeed an excellent location for networking,sharing and receiving information over a wide range of topics.
       Indeed a lifeline that equates everyone, these trains do not differentiate between anyone. Born with the purpose of connecting people and places, they keep moving over the rails with undefined sincerity and obedience. Every person behind the wheel and each one who strive to maintain the dynamic schedule of trains deserve to be applauded and appreciated for their dedication and hard work. Innumerable accidents due to crossing of tracks,fighting over seats or over-crowding in train must stop as these trains never intend to take lives away or play with them.
     With a very strong history, colorful present and hopeful future, local trains of Mumbai will continue to be a part of it forever; witnessing the highs and lows ,celebrating its achievements while promoting its progress. This rich wealth of local railway is indeed precious as it happily moves over the tracks year after year.

Say CHEESE ! Clicked moments.....captured memories!!!!

               1,2,3.... Smile please! Words that greet us as we face the magical and most wanted 'Camera'. The means to capture our  precious moments into long lasting memories of a lifetime, this camera has done wonders for ages since it first arrived. It truly freezes the time for us as we look back to the memorable moments of the past. Photographs have the power to take us down the memory lane; as we admire our pictures taken long ago, they unknowingly pull us to that moment, making us experience every aspect around it.
           The time and place of the clicked moment comes back to life as it exhibits the fantastic story hidden deep within.From a big box with black-white prints to a pocket size with colorful roll, from a sleek digital camera with instant copies to the easily accessible camera embedded in our cellular phone, the journey of this photography world has been both exciting and remarkable. Progress at every step ensured that each generation enjoyed a different yet wonderful style of protecting its valuable memories.
          Emerging technology and modern development have transformed devices and methods, but they undoubtedly yield the same output of beautiful photographs. While each photograph talks to us sharing the wonderful time from past, it feels great to have trapped every moment within its lens. Be it a family function or competition at school, be it a long,adventurous trip or fun with friends; every event, every moment, every memory is held close to us with pictures that last forever.
         Pictures clicked during childhood are the most wonderful ones as they showcase our innocence, joy,happiness while acquainting us with all the fun we had. Being too small to understand what we looked like or what tasks we were upto, a look at these pictures definitely celebrate our fantastic childhood. As stories behind each click reach our ears, it feels great to know about the child that lived in us back then. The value of pictures taken with our grandparents or great-grandparents can never be expressed in words. Preserving those copies with enormous safety is an important job that we accomplish with care.
       They help us preserve important events in life spreading around a fragrance of love and happiness even years later.Photographs with class mates and teachers in school ,pictures filled with pride while donning the graduation robe, photographs of engagement and wedding that mark the start of a new phase in life are some of the memorable clicks that form a beautiful album in each and everyone's life. With an advanced feature of sending and posting pictures instantly, it is possible to experience an event , feel an emotion or navigate to a place even though miles and miles away. As I now reside far from folks back home, these instant pictures definitely keep me right at the heart of any event.
        Though soft copy of photographs do offer a lot of benefits, they can never replace the excitement of turning leaflets of an album or holding an old, worn out print in hand. Impatient wait for development of negatives into photographs or the judicious, careful use of camera to prevent wastage of even a single copy are indeed some of the wonderful memories of good,old times.As we proceed our march towards more development and updates in this world of photography, our eyes will continue to be focused on the lens while flashing a big, excited smile ,after all we need to obey the words that scream ..."Say CHEESE"!!!!

Printed friends for life ...!

          They greet us 'good morning' each passing day, they share a loyal friendship with everyone alike,they become a part of our routine forever,they are truly 'wanted' for life . With an aim to acquaint us with the happenings around, this friend knocks into our life each morning and stays as our desired need all day along.Though called as a 'Newspaper' it does a lot more than delivering news alone. A window to view things far and wide, it shrinks the entire world into a small entity, making us one with the globe.
          Designed to enlighten, inform, educate, inspire and entertain, newspapers have fufilled multiple responsibilities for years since their birth in print. Though the appearance, color, font and styles have evolved with time, the role of spreading knowledge and awareness remains the same. Be it the international or national section or the entertainment or sports portion, these pages full of content have variety of choices for every reader. Catering to audience of diverse age groups and interests, newspapers and their makers ensure involvement and engagement of each one alike.
      While some newspapers are circulated across many cities featuring articles of national interest, there are others with a local touch for stories of neighbourhood. Newspapers printed in different languages exhibit the richness of every literature. There are so many varieties of newspapers available for readers, while every newspaper competes to gather maximum attention, they do enjoy loyalty of dedicated customers as fans forever. For many people around the world, a day can never  begin without the glance of headlines shining black and bright and a day cannot be called off without reading those articles to the heart's content!
       As an unstated ritual, every morning is marked with an attraction towards these papers,afternoon and evening occupied with discussions about their articles and night spent with relaxed reading.Updates about politics and government, details about interesting events in the city, information about new inventions and products in market and photographs of our favorite celebrities keep our eyes focused on them. Daily account of sensex, world currency and climate is valuable information that is always looked forward to.With a huge wide-spread audience,advertising through newspapers ensures that it reaches almost every household.
       Though the habit of reading newspapers has to be initially inculcated in children from home and school, it later becomes an effortless task embedded within one's system. With the advent of internet, access to online news and electronic copies of newspapers has become an easy job, but it still cannot replace the satisfaction of holding a paper in hand. Online portals for job-hunt or websites to connect with prospective life partners may have reduced the requirement of newspapers for these purposes, but undoubtedly they enjoy the honor of being most wanted for those needs once upon a time.
      Each and every one involved behind the scene - be it writing, reporting, publishing or printing deserve credit for their disciplined, regular approach. The real meaning of punctuality is exemplified by the person delivering newspaper at our doorstep every morning maintaining our excitement to welcome a new start. With powerful headlines, attractive pictures, interesting articles and lots of information, these newspapers will definitely continue to be our  'happy,faithful,printed friends for life.'

'CAR'ful experiences....behind the wheel....

              The magical age of eighteen confers many exciting gifts to each one of us. Besides earning the most awaited title of being an 'Adult'; it lets us drive, vote and exhibit the excitement of being a matured individual. Sitting quietly in the car as a passenger all through the childhood years prompted me to get behind the wheel as soon as the calender announced my victory of reaching the 'big' number. Convincing parents to get me enrolled in a motor training school was not a challenge as they realized its necessity. With this began the exciting journey of 'driving' a vehicle besides 'driving'  many memorable experiences.

              Acquainting myself with the 'A,B,C' of the vehicle, driving under careful supervision of the trainer and staying focused behind the wheel sailed me through the test with a result of my very own driver's license. Acquiring this felt like a huge victory, a victory to steer the wheel, a victory to drive to the destination! Though basics of driving were clearly embedded in my system, driving on road demanded extensive practice and enormous confidence. 

            Endless requests to dad for his training; lessons filled with guidance and patience; valuable opportunities to learn the tricks of trade marked our practice sessions in the car . The review phase of these sessions with him were marked with satisfaction if performed well, arguments that everyone else on the road were always at fault, discussions about steps to be taken and happiness of enjoying the opportunity. No lesson would end without my demand for a performance review and his only constant reply of 'keep practising'.
          While I instantly displayed my happiness,anger, sadness or impatience right in the driver's seat, his patient approach guided me to stay calm, to leave the baggage of emotions at home and to  keep eyes, ears and mind focused on the road. At times when my demands to be behind the wheel were denied and approaching mom for help offered little success; revolting promises to get my own vehicle marked an end to the episode, only to be repeated several times again ;)
         As the journey of mastering this skill was still in progress; the move to a different country brought me to the start of a primary class yet again. Though this learning was confined to change in position of the driver; reprogramming the mind to adjust to the opposite side of the road was a task in itself. Observation, practice, reading about rules in the new place constituted the initial lessons of my learning, instrumental for a learner's permit. Though the job of tutor was now shifted from my father to husband, the experience of being a sincere student behind the wheel was very much the same.
         Comparisons of the new manner of driving with the one back at home dominated my initial sessions. Advice to stay focused and calm, guidance to the new roads and signs and patience for endless discussions were traits exhibited by my husband that resembled the learning experience offered by dad years ago. Though the car and roads have changed , the joy of being behind the wheel is still the same. As a means of locomotion, driving a car is indeed an essential activity that requires both patience and a presence of mind. There is lots to practice before I earn the badge of a 'care'ful and 'car'ful experienced driver :)
     

     

Once upon a time when we wrote letters.......

               They conveyed what we wished to share, they carried our feelings along, they connected us with our people far away, they shared our thoughts around. An old form of communication that was loved by all, a means of reaching out to our own people that was experienced by all. Though we have progressed to recent modes of communication that keep our talks 'live' , the happiness of writing postal 'LETTERS ' and the excitement of receiving them can never be replaced by any other means. The experience of putting down each and every thought, belief, message and feeling into words gave unlimited joy.
         It gave the feeling of being right in front of the person whom the letter was addressed to reducing the long,wide distance to almost nothing.Writing with one's own handwriting imparted a personalized touch to the letters that resembled communication occurring in real time. It was the only means to connect with relatives and friends; to share exciting experiences with them while acquainting them with novel things of life. The ink and paper of letters had the power to bring each and every written word to life. As portrayed in several movies, a person reading the letter could visualize the sender beneath a wide array of words,expressing every emotion, feeling and thought.
           The arrangement of sending and receiving letters changed with passing time, but the role of postman remained the same. Endless wait of  the postman to deliver letters in hand or multiple checks of the residential post box  was a task filled with excitement and eagerness. Happiness to see an expected letter or sadness to not receive any,brought in an unusual yet wonderful experience that can never be felt today. Practice of writing letters was encouraged since school, as it enabled one to express well;developing habit of framing words along with the skill of a good handwriting.
            Letters were loved as precious gifts and postmen were respected as best friends as they played an important link between loved ones separated far apart.The sight of a humble postman delivering letters was an awaited event as he brought in news of our own people spaced away from us. The feeling of joy when parents read a letter from their newly wed daughter, or the feeling of excitement to know the progress of a grandchild; the happiness that transmitted while describing a new house,job and city to siblings or the shower of blessings received from grandparents through their love-filled letters were some of the most beautiful memories in one's life.
            Besides informal letters to family and friends, formal letters of results, jobs or business were a part of our everyday life. With advent of technology, easy electronic mails have replaced our traditional postal letters. While some letters do reach us even today, the need of the hour is environment conservation making it essential to switch to paperless mode.
          As we now deal with sharing instant messages,exchanging latest happenings and constantly updating our people far and wide, the patience of waiting for the reply of our letter or the joy of receiving a long message from a loved one across the globe has been lost in thin air. With every stage of development ,our means of communication has evolved. The manner, material and method has changed but the underlining purpose of staying connected has remained the same.  It was necessary to march ahead with modern world forcing us to bid farewell to our beloved letters. Though we have left them back in order to embrace new means and modes, the happiness and smile that they radiated in our lives once upon a time can never be forgotten. The melodious words of 'CHITTI AAI HAIN' will definitely ring in our lives forever.....

WELCOME onboard ....!!!!

               His arrival was awaited from the time we learnt of the 'good' news; his presence was felt in everything since then; his entry was thought about in mind with excitement; his aura radiated all around the house everywhere. While talks of whether 'pink' or 'blue'; and discussions of a 'frock' or 'shirt' were very much active and intense;silently entered the little bundle of joy. Though miles away from my sister as she welcomed her baby in this world, the thought of being gifted with a 'nephew'cannot be expressed in words.
            We were excited for a new member joining us soon and here he was ready to spread magic in our lives.For a mother who protected a life in her all this while, for a father who started preparations for providing him all that he needs, for grandparents who were overjoyed and excited with different responsibilities and roles to play,and for great-grandparents who have endless blessings to shower;  his birth has brought in an amazing and wonderful feel in everyone's life. Even though on the other end of globe as he debuted his role on earth; the excitement,happiness and joy that this tiny tot has got in our life has reached me in a full form.
           Eagerness to know how he looks, whom does he resemble, how does he cry and how silently does he sleep has carried me in a wonderful dream mode.As I feel his presence with us; the entire journey of these long months appear like a dream. The happiness that he enjoyed our wedding while peacefully in his mother's womb and satisfaction of endless chats about him while still being far away are to stay with me as precious memories forever. While he enjoys the honor of being the first child in the next generation of our entire, huge family, he has gifted each one of us with a new title to handle; new responsibilities to shoulder and new tasks in hand.
           Excitement about everything he does, happiness to see him around and peace to experience his innocence are going to be the next,wonderful engagements. Being extremely protective, loving and caring elder sister, she is undoubtedly equipped with lots of love to be a wonderful mother; being a patient ,enthusiastic and full of life brother-in-law my nephew is blessed with a fantastic father! As they begin this march on the journey of parenthood, exciting experiences await them, as their prince debuts in the role of a lifetime lot of happiness, blessings and joy wait to greet him.
           Though a cute,little hero,this nephew has indeed spread enormous excitement and love in our lives. Lots of luck as you join us in living this beautiful gift called life.....we extend you a warm welcome onboard!!!


P.S : I am simply amazed by this welcome post being my 25th article in the blog; the joy of greeting his arrival coinciding with the silver jubilee of this series is something I could not resist sharing !!

"It's all about money....Honey!! "

                It drives each one towards itself, it enjoys fame wherever it goes, it is the most wanted asset forever, it is highly desirable across the globe. A guest that stays in our pocket for a very short while, yet engages us in its prior preparations for a very long time. A fuel for our living and an energy for our existence; this money sets each one on an endless hunt of acquisition . It is an essential,valuable core of our life as money is a medium to gain, achieve and obtain what we desire. With a purpose of fulfilling basic needs and providing a comfortable living, this member called money invaded human life long time ago; and since then has made itself an integral part of existence.
             The need of possessing it and the requirement of earning it, unites each life on earth in this treasure hunt that lasts for a lifetime.Money is indeed an indispensable component of our system. While it is important for providing joy of materialistic satisfaction and comfortable lifestyle, it is very essential to treat it only as a means of living and not complete life in itself. The task of earning can never be completed as no matter how much one ever gains; it will always be less than the perfect figure one dreams of. The desired number in our mind keeps changing each day and hence the satisfaction of owning it may never be met. This requires one to draw the thin line between necessity and luxury; the boundary that defines happiness and joy; the limit that provides satisfaction with a sense of achievement.
             It is a possession that grants us with what we need in life, but only if we learn to respect its value. It extends happiness to those who display satisfaction and exhibit no greed. As 'a lot of money' is never a reality and 'more of it' is infact less; it is the job of our mind to enjoy its presence without chasing it forever . While it is creditable that one works hard to achieve it, it is also essential to strike a perfect balance between money for happiness as against money for being labelled 'rich'.
         As the process of earning is a never-ending one, it may take away the present moments of happiness and joy forever. Only through a pure clarity of thoughts we can enjoy even a little of it rather than waiting endlessly for a lot more. The amount of money in one's pocket incorrectly divides the society into rich and poor, but the real wealth lies in extracting maximum happiness and satisfaction from whatever stock one has. Money alone can never make us happy; it can definitely buy us materials but not the trick to convert it to a happy product.
       Though money does not serve happiness on the plate, it motivates one to study, work and strive towards a shining,bright future. It is one of the reasons that makes us ambitious towards a fruitful career, that inspires us towards an enjoyable profession. Money can provide us with a peaceful company as long as we treat it as a necessity for our existence, but the moment greed or dissatisfaction steps in, disappointment and sadness are sure to follow.
        The greed for just a little more successfully takes the control of our life dispatching endless sorrow , tears and loneliness. This makes it necessary to highlight the importance of money to kids and teach them the meaning of money as just being a part and not the whole of life. It is definitely a challenging task to resist the temptation of earning more and more with each passing day;but if it demands sacrifice of quality time with family or compromise of fun with friends, it is certainly not worth it.
         The process of earning has to be an enjoyable experience as at the end; the amount saved in bank or the cash held in hand does not form memories; but the means of gaining and spending it certainly does. When we think of all the happy moments spent in past, the money that was billed is never remembered but the joy it offered is always thought about. The way that one adopts to earn money determines the worth and value of it. Money earned with honesty and hard work pays lot more than money tricked with deceit .It certainly has a hand in giving us a peaceful sleep night after night. For this magic of money which is desired forever; it has to be definitely controlled, protected and enjoyed within limits. Be it Dollars,Rupees, Euros or Yen; this money does leave us with an unstated responsibility..to earn rightly and spend wisely :)