The window seat in my bedroom is my favorite place to hang out when it rains.
My cup of tea, a mystery book, and a cushion.What else do you need?
When I look out of the window I can see the top of the medical college where I work.It’s light blue in color and eight stories high.One of the tallest building in this small town.The sky above it and all around look like a giant tent tethered on top of it.The houses next to it are just small pegs holding the tent down.
With the circus that’s happening with healthcare, the lies and half-truths the Government in India and the state are feeding the unsuspecting public, this feeling of being part of a circus is becoming stronger day-to-day.On days when I am in an introspective mood I wonder at my analogy.But on days like today when it’s drizzling throughout, the only thing that comes to my mind is the song from Sound of music.
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Watching the rain from my window seat reminds me of why I need to remember my favorite things.Why this is the best time of my life.Why I need to thank God for all my powers to cope.
Why God gives me my joys and troubles.I am given the cards which I can play.God is kind that way.He wants me to win.Learn and win.That’s why he gives these challenges Those that I don’t win are even more interesting.They teach in surprising ways.
The friends who walked a different path but fondly remembered.The ones who are there even miles away. The people who helped me and those who I couldn’t help.
Sitting by the window I think of all these things.But I also do one more thing.I try to let go.I put my negative thoughts and my worries free into the sky.Like Dumbledore used to empty his mind in the Pensieve, I try that.Not always successful.But it gets better with practice.
“I use the Pensieve. One simply siphons the excess thoughts from one’s mind, pours them into the basin, and examines them at one’s leisure. It becomes easier to spot patterns and links, you understand, when they are in this form.”
Albus Dumbledore explaining what a Pensieve is
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My profession shows the depressing side of life too often.To help myself cope my window seat is a blessing.It’s my turn to let go ….from the window.
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The only time I notice what all a window seat brings to the seat is when I don’t get one. After reading your post about one little joy that I often miss out on “experiencing” (because now that the window seat is mine, I can go about continuing my sleep!), I realise how thankless I have been. I didn’t have the time to read all these posts, but I’m surely coming back for more thankful thursdays!!
Thank you Mansi
I wish I had a window seat, I have a chair by my bedroom window, but I dream of a seat like the one in your image. #mg
Ahh I love this. I am sitting here looking out of the window right now, nice and cosy and warm. I love watching the rain! #mg
Every day at around six I do this, I sit next to a window at peace and simply think – about all that has passed and happened in the day – in week. I make my notes and after a good thirty odd minutes I get back to work 🙂
We all need these breaks… from life, from things beyond our control – everything 🙂
I wish I had a window seat… So cozy and comfortable!
Lovely hopeful post, despite the shroud of uncertainty around life Amrita.
Loved these line, “The sky above it and all around look like a giant tent tethered on top of it.The houses next to it are just small pegs holding the tent down.”
Congratulations on this super winning entry. :)) <3
As the rain drops trickle outside, there is flood of thoughts inside! Loved reading this round up of the dripping thoughts!
– Anagha From Team MocktailMommies
My favourite thing to do on a rainy day is sit by the window with a good book and a cup of chai.
Sitting by the window is a stress buster for me too. Whenever I go somewhere or get a choice I am near a window be it home or travel
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Rainy days are indeed like those blessings which put you you in a place and make you think. indoors with not much options we look out and wonder. such beautiful thoughts amrita
Thats my favorite corner too.
Lovely thoughtful post.
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I always go to the window when it rains. 🙂 Or if I’m sitting in the window seat of a bus, and there’s a nice drizzle, I let it spray on my face. Memories of childhood, those. And I don’t mind what others think. There’s way too much adulting other than these moments. 😀
I agree Dr.Amrita. we need a window from where we can see the bright blue skies , which make us feel free , which lets us release all negative thoughts. Being in Mumbai doesnt give me that comfort of just sitting by the window as I can only hear the constamt honking on the streets. I would surely want a room and the window like the one in the picture.
So beautifully written, Amrita.
There are so many facets to it, poignant, hopeful, wise and wistful.
Love the dream bedroom you shared. Wishing it is yours soon.
Wow that is exactly i how i want my window side to be. So i can relax with a cup of coffee and book in my hand. Loved reading this post. Thanks for sharing!
I love rainy days too because I also sit next to my window with my laptop or a good book. Sometimes though I like to watch a spooky movie and coffee or tea. To me that is the most relaxing, especially during times of extreme stress. It’s so nice to just unwind:) #mg
Its always nice to find a comfy, quiet place to sit and reflect. Window seats are brilliant for that. I also like a quiet bench with a view out over the horizon or park to sit and ponder sometimes. It’s good for the mind and heart #mg
WIndow Seat is a topic which throws up so many beautiful memories … When we are sad , we take that window seat , when we are happy we sit by that window seat .. The seat is perfect way to introspect !
I would love to have your dream window seat, also. I am so sorry to hear about healthcare in India being a “circus”; it is a nightmare circus here in the United States. I wonder if any country has really good, affordable, and quality health care.
Very important.Both the UK and the USA are grappling with health care challenges in a gigantic way.India wants to copy all their mistakes in the next 10 years.But it’s headed for a total collapse with the current scenario.
Ahh. Who wouldn’t want a window seat in the bedroom to sit with a cup of tea and a book shutting off the world. You just gave me a pointer for my dream home!
Window seat, masala chai and jeera biscuits in a plate, bliss 🙂
It’s seems to be the perfect spot for the cup of tea and who doesn’t love watching the raindrops:)