Almost 3 months since we lost Akhil and things are so different.
Two days ago,I was speaking at a workshop for writing, as a contributor to the Chicken Soup series and as I spoke,I realised things have changed so much in 3 months.
Over three months ago...
Did I know I would reach out to families, I didn't know, who were in shock and trauma? NO!
Did I know I would be reaching out to them and like minded folks to set up Beyond Carlton? NO!
Did I know I would be able to work on my vision of giving back to society? NO!
Did I know that I would be meeting the Police Commissioner and the CM ever? NO!
Did I know I would ever write? NO!
Did I know I would have old friends whom I had lost contact for years,who would reconnect and support my cause? NO!
Did I know the media would be interested in what I was saying?NO!
Did I know there would be so many new friends[some much younger than me] I would make? NO!
Did I know I would be writing for the Chicken Soup series? NO!
As I was saying to someone, there is surely good out of the bad here!
The world has well meaning people in abundance.
However,a question a media person asked me,left me a little dumbfounded:
Where do I get the strength to do, what I am trying to do?
My answer was,I don't know!
23rd Feb., has been a life changing moment for sure!
i believe there is an inner power and strength that comes from two sources - your own resolve to do what you set out to no matter how challenging the course is, and the more powerful one that comes from the memory and spirit of akhil - it's always there but gives you that extra boost just when you need it...
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- Reyn