Today on the occasion of India’s Independence Day I decided to update all my India posts and see whether they were still making sense. I am happy to find that India just makes me feel stronger and more hopeful about the future. Sharing with you today my reasons to thank my India in 2019.
Whenever I think of leaving for foreign shores, a strange sadness pulls at my heartstrings. I cannot imagine living anywhere else, other than my motherland. With all its challenges and struggles this is my country and my home. This week I will be writing about India and why I love being an Indian.
India Independence Day:11 Reason to Thank my India in 2019
#1 I am thankful for the natural flora fauna, unique natural beauty in different parts of this country. I traveled to Mahabalipuram in the South with a gorgeous blue sea and also to the mountains of Darjeeling. Both beautiful and a part of our identity.
#2 I am thankful for the family structure, the sanctity of relationships that the Indian family system encourages. Social ills and evils aside, its this bond between the different generations that make Indians blessed.
#3 I am thankful to be born a Hindu. There is no other religion with so many Gods, so many festivals and so many divine powerful female Goddesses. Our Goddesses can fight against wrongs and so can we. As a child, I used to read a mythological book by Upendrakishore Roychoudhury. It was full of Gods, Goddesses, demons, and deep morals. I also used to read a lot of books on Indian vrats and their significance. It was fascinating. In our school again our Catholic sisters talked about God and his mercy. That never confused me, because I read somewhere that religion is a way of life. The Gods answer your prayers, only when you believe and have faith. I have a strong faith. That I think is a part of me being born an Indian.
#4 I am thankful for the Indian constitution which is one of the best in this world.
#5 I am thankful that I can live on my own terms and have my own identity. In many countries of this world, women are refused basic dignities. Comparing to western countries is not the agenda. I would rather compare to countries who are as old as us.
#6 I am thankful I saw the Indian education system close up and learned from it.
#7 I am thankful for the jugaad mentality which helps us think outside the box.
#8 I am thankful for the ability to help those who need help the most, through the Government healthcare system .Overburdened but still trying. That’s special!
#9 I am thankful for the Indian army who keep us safe, every moment of every day.
#10 I am thankful for the Indian Government welfare schemes who is trying to do make a progressive India without forgetting its heritage.
#11 I am thankful for getting the chance to make my dreams come true, because of thats only possible in a country that helps you grow. To my beautiful, kind motherland. I am because you are.
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