CELEBRATE LIFE

Last week, one of my favourite persons turned 50. His family and friends organised a get-together aptly called “Celebration of Life”. True, Ashrafali Nizari’s life has been a dynamic festivity of making the most of every moment!

Ashrafali is a fine example of developing every dimension of one’s personality. As a leading businessman involved in hotels and real estate development, he is an integral part of many trade and tourism organisations. Actively involved in the organisation of Jaycees since 1976, Ashraf went to head Indian Junior Chamber as National President in 1992 and furthermore to be the Executive Vice President of Junior Chamber International. His handsome debonair looks may have won him many admirers, but it is his golden heart that makes Ashraf special. He is involved in schooling for “special” children and arranging “special” Olympics. And yet he finds time to be with his family, friends and his Jamaat!

The question is how one finds time to wear so many leadership hats and be passionately involved in such a wide spectrum of activities. The answer of course is that life is to be lived to its fullest or else it will be dwarfed in mediocrity. Isn’t it interesting to note that it is the busiest people, like Ashraf, who can make time for something extra! The same time is available to everyone, but it is all about the choices we make… whether we entangle in the singular vagaries or indulge in celebrating the multiple dimensions of our life.

When we go to sleep at night, millions did so too… But, all don’t wake up next morning… Some die in their sleep. Let’s ponder whether we recognise the biggest opportunity of them all – being alive. If we don’t, we may only end up existing. Every new day brings along a new dawn that invites a fresh resolve to add meaning and purpose to our lives! When we celebrate the many dimensions of life, life celebrates us, too!

Don’t merely exist… May every moment be worthy of many celebrations…
Engage every occasion and opportunity to “develop new dimensions”

Regards
Pravin