Kaleidoscope Of Growing Up

Aging, responsibilities, and the beauty of little things.

- Bhavana Ramakrishnan

For most of us, it is traumatic. Discovering the first white strands on your head could leave you shocked. Looking in the mirror and seeing fine lines could freak you out. In all fairness, I would react the same way. These silver locks, however, hold the dreams of those little children. Playing around pretty much all day and crying at something as simple as not getting to eat chocolate, we can all agree that they have the simplest and happiest life. The debate has been well settled and we all know that childhood happens to be one of the best parts of our lives. The little kids, however, would have something else to say.

Growing up, our mindset revolves around the joy of freedom, financial independence and being able to do things our own way. We see the brighter quarter of it but not the rest. Financial independence occurs only when finances exist which itself is something we end up toiling for right from our teenage. We do not see the stress that comes with paying our bills, making a home, and raising a family. At this point, if you begin to see the reality, you would very happily sacrifice your freedom than go through this road.

The Sudden Shift