The Tale of Evening

Finding light in life's shadows.

- Reema Bansal

Everyone sat around the table in the staffroom, casually talking about the timing protocols at the workplace. A teacher very correctly mentioned that the peak hours of our day are spent at work. It immediately occurred to me that after work, the evening hours vary from person to person, from age group to age group, from one gender to another, and as per many other factors as well.

So, this time-post-lunch or evening till one hits the bed at night-this time has different meanings and divergent value for everyone. While some enjoy a nap, others enjoy drinks-soft or hard. While some watch TV, others crouch over their mobile phones.

While some finish household chores, others like to amble around window-shopping in the market. This can also be a very sensitive time for some people, e.g., those experiencing loneliness. For them, it's especially advisable to proactively arrange to meet with friends and family.

Here's lightheartedly looking at all (sometimes overlapping) scenarios:

Post-lunch nap: This defines sheer bliss. I often express that after lunch nasha charh jaata hai (one feels pleasantly intoxicated) and that particular siesta rejuvenates. It is, in fact, of utmost importance for a pleasant evening mood.