Change View, View Change.

 

Two brothers were having a conversation in a luxurious sedan heading towards the railway station. One was an army officer who was reporting back to his base and the other was a businessman who was driving the sedan to drop his brother at the station. 

The Conversation was as follows :

Businessman: Army has such huge reserves of money and full backing from the government, still they hire trains to bring their courageous, brave-hearted soldiers back to their camps. They could have easily afforded airplanes to serve the purpose. Also, it would have been much faster for them and comfortable for the officers.

Army Officer: HAHAHA... Nice suggestion. I am sure you would have traveled a lot in airplanes for your business trips and find it more comfortable. 

I agree with you but in the view of a soldier, the feeling that we get after spending long hours on the train is not comparable to the few hours spent on the flight.

Businessman: What feeling ?? 

Army Officer: Have you ever traveled on a train?

Businessman: Yes I did, a few years back but let me tell you that my experience was horrible. All that crowd is not tolerable. If you find anything interesting in it, then tell me your experience.

Army Officer was ready with his answer as after his first trip in a train he penned down the entire journey and converted it into a poem. So here it is:

Journey On a Train 

As soon as I left

For a beautiful long journey on the train

With memories trickling down my brain

How marvelous the entire scene was

Sitting with new people and seats surplus

Traveling on the train for the first time

Was a thrilling and exciting ride

Looking outside the window and

Feeling the nature and breeze felt like a pride

I could use all my senses to feel the wind on my skin

The robotic voice that I could hear on the platforms - ting ting

I was all hypnotized by the magic this journey possessed

Otherwise, how was it possible,

Not to do anything, sitting on a seat and still not restless

For a little warm-up when I get down at an intermediate station

I always remain worried for if I miss the rail

But remaining happy with the thought

As it will turn the mesmerizing journey into a tale

How do I tackle the mess the adjacent family makes

Very crowdy, very noisy,

And problematic kids

But their sparking eyes cooled down my anger

All that I could see was an adventure

Embracing these things was a choice by default

Adding to the life a pinch of salt

How can I forget the food party

To which I was invited by the sweet family

My tongue could feel the best day ever

Having the gracious meal madly

All these experiences never lose my sight

Whenever I see a train passing by

Expecting a time full of bliss again

I hardly wanted to remain sane.

The businessman nodded his head indicating that now he agrees all that he faced in a train which was similar to his brother was not horrible. The way of looking at things of his brother is a more matured one as compared to his which was a byproduct of million-dollar deals he cracked during his tenure. His brother being an army officer is more equipped physically and mentally to face all the atrocities life may throw and founds happiness in all the situations.

Takeaway from the story: Our happiness depends upon how we look at events that take place in our life. 

Change your view, Change your life.

Thank you so much.- Tushar Agarwal.