A timeless moment

I had gone on a trip recently with my family.. to Kodaikkanal and Thekkadi..
After a gap of many many years, I think after high school.., I rode on a bicycle around the Kodaikkanal lake.

Initially, I had no confidence.. and no cycle balance either.. I literally zig-zagged across the road twice or thrice almost colliding against the compound walls on the sides of the road..
And then, my cousins told me to pedal fast and try cycling faster..

So, I pedalled hard.. the cycle moved forward and I knew I was moving straight.. but as soon as I realized this, my hands began to wobble.. and I stopped.

Encouraged by my good cousins, I tried once more and pedalled madly..
It was around 6 pm or so.. late in the evening.. there was a cool breeze... and the air was cool.
And a slight drizzle to top it.. a scenic view..
The whole world seemed beautiful.. and in my mind there was nothing else, but me on my bicycle..
The joy of cycling.., with the wind on my face.. and a moment that seemed to have no tomorrow..
I felt I was out of my control..., but I felt no apprehension..
Infact, I enjoyed it all the more..

There was no past.. there was no future..
There was nothing.. and no one... but the silent Kodaikkanal lake, the winds... a kind God.. and me, and my bicycle.
It was one moment.. which seemed to extend onto infinity.. a moment which I enjoyed thoroughly.

I remember shouting out at the top of my voice "I loved it.. I loved it!!!".. and I felt I were a child again with my spirits sky high.. and the cup of joy filled to the brim and overflowing.

A simple moment... a timeless moment.

Interesting Ways of Commiting Suicide

This topic hit my head while I was travelling by a Cochin private bus..
At a time, when every fellow passenger soul was praying for their life... and thinking of their loved ones... I was speculating what a different and innovative modus-operandi this could provide for those weak-hearted who intend to "end-it-all"

So here is my list of innovative ways of doing urself in.

1. Take a ride in the cochin private bus. If by any chance, they dont ram you against a rival bus or a tanker lorry.., they will scare you out of your life.

2. For those who dont live in Cochin.. my 2nd suggestion is.. visit cochin and go to sleep with the windows open.. This is the haunt of mosquitoes that make Count Dracula and his regiment of vampires.. seem jovial and well-meaning idlers

3. Go out in the heat of the day.. This is a fuel-less way of setting yourself on fire. Either you evaporate directly into spirit.. or u get burned to the form of charcoal.

I swear I had thought up of one more method on my spiritual journey yesterday in that bus.. when my soul seemed to manifest itself and seemed to run away from me... but I am suffering from chronic amnesia.. after that traumatic bus ride

I welcome suggestions and ideas.. for the same :D

***Please note - this is just a joke.. and I am fully aware that, that which God gives.. only He has the right to take away.