1st of January. First day of New Year. Just another year. I have observed that people of all ages eagerly wait for the new year, plan for the eve and zero hour, organise get- togethers and vacation trips or some other form of celebration to herald a new year. These festivities are a sign of hope, a way to move ahead by becoming wiser with each challenge in the bygone year. Resolutions are made, some followed and some succumbed to even before the month ends. But new years is like an event, more so in the western countries.
But for many families, especially in India, it is just another day. All days are same. The struggle for survival and pressures of living are so high that these families and people do not find any newness in the new year. It does not mean that they do not wish to enjoy the day and indulge in some merry-making, but there wishes are not backed by resources. Many a times, they do not express their desire to celebrate publically and keep it within themselves, internalising the situation.
I have also passed through the similar situation in my childhood. I have seen excitement amongst people for the new year but I had never thought about it. We were far from any sort of celebration. God and fate had different plans for me and favoured me to reach at the current level and made me capable to look after many people. I am grateful to the almighty for making me a medium to do good deeds for people and society. I am uniquely positioned to see both the worlds – one who spends frivolously for new year and another world such celebration is a luxury.
I have not done anything special in this new year. My new year celebration starts from temple visits, beginning from Jagannath temple to many other temples in Bhubaneswar and my village. A lot of office staff come with bouquets and wish me too. They get pleasure out of it. I feel good too as they are my family.
Last year the new years eve was very dull due to pandemic. No one could freely enjoy the new year celebration because of covid situation. Today also because of restrictions posed due to Omicron, the charm is missing. We human beings should have patience and quality to adapt to every situation and overcome all adversities. World is passing through unprecedented times and we all should be careful enough not to put ourselves and our extended circles in danger. We can do good, reach out to an old friend, spend some time with family while celebrations can wait.
Very nice, from indore
Most inspirational message on New Year Sir 🙏🙏
What’s so inspirational here?
A New year marks the beginning of New promises, resolutions & life decisions.
Celebration is not what makes us happy,
it is what makes the people around us happy & joyful.
Finding happiness in small things is an appreciable nature of a humanitarian.
Spreading happiness ,joy & providing opportunities to others which we once didn’t get is a Godly Work.
We need positive thoughts for the future of human beings & good hope for future of humanity.
We should love human beings & solve all problems of humanity.
Staying grounded is a lifestyle of an intellectual & spiritual human being.
The world Welcomes 2022 with our hopes for the future being tested.
These are tests that humanity can pass — if we commit to making 2022 a year of recovery for everyone.
Very motivational & valuable suggestions for everyone..
Nice reflection…let us make every day a day of new year resolution with new vigour and attitude to grow helping others . 👍🙏
It’s a refreshing reading Sir. So simply but incredibly you have put these thoughts on life. Your empathy for others comes out of these lines and one can connect well with these inspirational thought.
Pray Prabhu Jagannath to bless you with unending strength in your service to humanity & our nation.
Wish you a Blissful New Year 2022.
Awe inspiring. Fantastic read
Very true Sir, “celebrations can wait”. There is a famous poem in hindi and its apt in present situation
“Yeh waqt bhi guzar jayega, sunehra kal firse ayega”
So true Sir.
Hon’ble Sir, it’s all about time and situation that are purely controlled by the unseen & devine power. At this juncture, I would sincerely pray that super spirit to stay you strong and stout for providing more philanthropic acts and activities.
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School of Civil Engineering
KIIT University, Bhubaneswar
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Very inspirational thought 👏
Very inspirational thought and valuable.
Inspirational and motivational, nicely pen down. 🙏🙏
There is a certain way to celebrate New Year and that is through parties and get-together. People love meeting up and getting together to celebrate different occasions. Every person has his or her own way of celebrating the occasions and it is all unique. Long gone are those days when a memorable hand-made card did the trick at parties. But your New year resolution is always to spread love among the poor and distress. As we all know the 2020-21 has been a testing one in many different ways, but you tried your best to stay away from all negativity, bad memories and spread new hope, positivity and cheer to have a fresher outlook and new beginning for all in 2022 by helping them came out of all negativity.
Although you may have ups and down, we all know you always work for the others benefit particularly for poor. May this New Year bring you happiness, peace and prosperity, wishing you respected Sir a blessed and Joyous 2022.
This is truly inspirational.
Sir Pranam…🙏🙏🙏
Bhagaban nka Ashribad apanank upare sabubele thau apana dirghayu huantu Nua barshare Mahaprabhu Sri Jagarnatha nka pakhare etiki kamana..
apana debaduta hoi emiti Samastanku rakshya karuthaantu …🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍
Good morning Sir,
I totally agree with you on the point that celebration on 1st January is a western thing. Many of us don’t ( Including me) don’t celebrate it in a grand way. Many Millennials do celebrate it, however for Gen X it is totally and foreign thing. but I must admit that in different region new year is celebrated as per lunar or solar calendar in their on ways. 🙏🙏🙏
Such is your passion that very few can think of the same.
It is really inspiring blog.
A inspiring story .