Raj

Spirit ( Uality ! )
The word ‘Spirit’, brings with it an aura of mystery !! From spirits in the dark, to spirits in the grave yard to spirits in behavior, to spirituality, to finally SPIRIT – meaning alcohol !! A closer look at this will bring about a common link, that of it being something connected to a particular concept of happiness or being frightful, depending on the amount of thought and exposure to this phenomenon called – Spirit !!
Spirit or Alcohol, the most prevalent one in our lives, takes the cake. It makes and breaks a person, releases the adrenalin at times, relaxes the senses and of course, makes a demon of anyone at its own discretion !The number one wrecker of families, health, and logical thinking !! Many a debate happens on the quantum of intake !!Many say with pride that they can withstand a lot and still be under control of senses !! Many prefer to guzzle beer coz it helps the bladder. Many drink a Brandy after dinner for digestion, and the list can go on and on !! Step back, and look at the larger picture, it’s the most pitiful sight. Listen sharp, and you will find gibberish being flung all over your brain. Look straight into eyes, and you are staring into vacant space. Feel the icy cold touch of the spirit inside a human being, it will make you recoil like plague. Then why, oh why, does this Alcohol, play such an important role in multitudes of people ???
Concentration level, takes a nose dive, definitely a loss of memory creeps in after prolonged exposure to spirits, after a lovely outing with the boys- Fuzziness in the brain, which takes litres of coffee, a cold shower to rectify the damages. Strange, that this spirit, which should be giving you solace raises the Anxiety level, and after all this comes the worst , a total break down of Rationale thinking !Yes we see tens of thousands of people indulging in this social necessity as it breaks down self built barriers in communication and of course lets out the dormant alternate personality !! For some it’s a musician, or an orator but it can also be a maniac !!
Slowly and steadily, the degradation starts when things go wrong at Home first and finally in Office. Its at these times when the dependence takes over and spirituality comes to the fore. God, comes into the scene, and pilgrimages are a must. Finally when there is a total breakdown of the system, there is always Destiny to blame !! But still, its Liquor and Tobacco that makes the world go round for thousands of people, they are the ones who contribute to mass employment, directly and indirectly. Strangely, where does it all start, by that innocent sip of Beer, in College or elsewhere. Then its one long trip to Spiritville, to build a cottage first and finally land up in a Palace of Alcohol.The King of Hallucination, with his cahoots and an imaginary kingdom of wealth in terms of misplaced Philosophy.
Solution – the most difficult - Balm of Love !!Comfort of people in close proximity who will sacrifice, care and love you beyond words who will pull you out of the quicksand. Patience to hear the gibberish and still smile !Lead you with a firm hand through the path of realization. Understand but not Pity being of prime importance. Finally , guide you to the light at the end of the tunnel, and help you look at the sky so blue, shimmering clouds, the sun in all its glory, smell of flowers, and the feel of wet grass under your feet !!
It’s a wonderful world of God, gifted to us in abundance of nature, animals, rivers, waterfalls, silence of the mountains, roar of the ocean and ultimately the rainbow to heaven !!
What a wonderful world !!!