A few weeks ago we had a super-moon

Scientists say it was not all that big and that we are dramatizing or romanticizing it. Doomsday prophets said that some catastrophe would happen, which did not happen. But what did happen was that there was a very bright, clear, shining and brilliant moon that rose just after sunset and enthralled us for the whole night. Or rather enthralled those who had the time and inclination to stop and enjoy its sight.

Ask yourself whether you were one of those who spent a few precious moments doing nothing but gazing at this beautiful celestial spectacle. Ask yourself whether you have a nice place in your house (terrace, balcony, garden) where you can leisurely enjoy such moments. And, ask yourself whether you are actually at home at sunset to relish and cherish such memories.

The moon will continue to shine – smaller or bigger. Monsoons will come, valleys will turn green, rivers will flow. But it takes immense maturity, courage and introspection to get out of the CFL-lit air-conditioned boxes that we call our cabins, offices and cars – and actually merge with nature.

If you have not been doing it so far, please do it now. If you do not have time to do it even now, then you may never have time to do it.