SOMETIMES ..............

Sometimes, we leave our family and friends to pursue our future, career, and success. However, when we step out of our comfort zone and go far away from home, we learn many things about life.

At home, sometimes we neglect food, but our mother forces us to eat. Now, without anyone to prompt us, we often eat to fill our stomachs rather than for taste. Here, in this busy life, we realize the value of our mother's unconditional love. We may only have memories of having dinner with our family and a mobile to call our mother, but we appreciate the home-cooked food more than ever.

One important lesson I've learned is to silently appreciate whatever food we receive at home and never argue with our mother. In our teenage years, we often asked our father for things we wanted, but now it's our turn to provide for him. He sacrificed his time and energy, sometimes working overtime for money, to provide us with a proper education. It's time for us to take care of him and allow him to enjoy the rest of his life. Our father is the backbone of our family, and we must always respect him for the sacrifices he has made.

When we experience sadness and anxiety, our friends are the best medicine. The name alone brings up so many happy memories, from laughing and joking to gathering in the gully and playing cricket. However, time flies, and everyone gets busy with their lives. We only get to gather on festivals and don't celebrate birthdays like we used to. Nonetheless, the memories we've created together are priceless and will remain with us for the rest of our lives.

Sometimes, I wonder why we are growing up so fast. I want my childhood days back, and I often think about when this busy life will end. But then again, life is full of surprises, and we must learn to cherish every moment, whether good or bad.

--Rohan Raj