Wishes from the Monsoon

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I feel extremely lucky that I was born in India that too on 8th June.
It rains every year on the day.

As my b'day coincides with the onset of monsoon in India,
you might find it obvious and trivial.
But believe me, its a special feeling.
Ask all the others who celebrate their b'day in June.
Getting drenched in the cold showers of first monsoon rain on your b'day,
that's priceless.

The monsoon rain with its cold and pure water,some times accompanied by hail stones and
of course the sweet smell filling your nostrils when rain drenches the scorched earth,
offers a variety of physical enjoyment, as all the rain lovers know.

But as the years go by I've noticed its profound mental impact.

During my child hood, I used to wonder Why it rains every year on my b'day.
By the time I knew religious mythology and stories I knew the answer.
The Gods are paying thier respect to me, Just as they did when Ram and Jesus were born.
You might find this ridiculous, but believe me that belief improved my self confidence a lot.
Ofcourse, gradually I realized it was not the Gods paying tribute but the monsoon cycle in India.

As I grew up, I started treating the monsoon as my friend.
During my teens, One of my b'days I was so sad that one of my best friends did not call me to wish.
Of course it was a girl ;)
I went to my hostel's roof and was questioning what kind of a person I'm.
A person whose best friend doesn't even remember his b'day!
I was so distraught, tears started flowing involuntarily (Its not crying. I never cry. :P)
Then it rained! Rained heavily.
The experience was so profound. I felt like the rain washed away all my sorrows and everything will be fine.
I felt confident again.
Ofcourse my friend called an hour later to wish me!

I've some idiosyncrasies because of the Monsoon too.
I get very nervous that it might not rain on my b'day!
When I went to Gurgaon, They said it never rains here!
Some said Monsoon will come late because of global warming!
But my friend never disappointed me.
My friend came to wish me even in Gurgaon.
My friend was on time inspite of global warming.

So.. this rainy season I wish more of you start making friends with my friend.
Go .. get drenched every time you get a chance..
Throw away your umbrellas.. Dont listen to your mom when she says you'll catch cold ..
drag her along..
Enjoy the Monsoon..