As you sow. . .
Life Positive|June 2022
Looking at himself in the mirror, Pradeep Krishnan comes to a realization: to set the world right, one has to start with oneself
Pradeep Krishnan
As you sow. . .

Have any of us intensely looked at the beauty of our own body? Till recently, I hadn't. The other day, when I was combing my hair after my bath, I curiously looked at the image in the mirror. I intensely gazed at myself for a few minutes. I observed myself from tip to toe. A unique creation of God that initially came to Earth in my mother's womb as a single cell 59 years ago, was born as a baby boy and named Pradeep Krishnan. This boy became a man of five feet five inches and was now gazing at himself in the long mirror.

I amazingly observed my own body. I have perfect eyes to see the rising orange sun, faultless ears to hear melodious bhajans, a flawless nose to smell red roses, an immaculate tongue to taste delicious dishes, and glowing skin to feel the loving touch of dear ones. Thank God, I have agile hands, active legs, broad shoulders, and an alert brain. Suddenly, I fell in love with myself.

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