There was once a girl and a boy. Both good friends for many years. Then one day the girl decided to leave town to pursue her destiny. The boy left soon after, to a different town, in search of his own fortune. Both kept in touch through mails (yeah this IS a story set in 2006 you know!;)) Anyways, movin on, the girl is very supportive of the boy whenever the boy runs into trouble. He runs to his 'girl pal' in search of solace and kind words whenever he faces adversity. The girl more than willingly helps him get over his troubles. Times change, and one day the boy finds another girl whom he decides to marry. And does so. His old friend, is left wondering, asking, wasnt it meant to be me? Before she can question what is going on, the marriage is done. It is only then that it dawns on her that maybe, just maybe she had feelings for the boy.

What is the girl to do?

I know of a million movie story lines that run along a similar theme like the story above. But it just so happens that the story above is true. This makes me feel that Art does indeed imitate life.

I think we all have stories like this..of unrequited love. What is the heart to do in a time like this? Forget it and move on? But how? I think a good place to start is to forgive oneself one's flaws and one's feelings only as natural, and then focus on moving on in life. Life is far more promising than we realize on a daily basis. Whenever life throws up a challenge, it also provides us an opportunity to rise to the challenge, to use our abilities to meet the demands of the situation.

It is only in times of disappointment and adversity that our real selves, (or latent strengths) emerge. It is upto us to identify our areas of strength and use them to the best of our ability.

I am on a similar journey of self exploration, of discovery of what is hidden inside of me. Hope to find exciting new lands that are hidden for now, but waiting to be discovered! :)

Bon voyage!!