Another Farewell

‘Moving in and out’ would be one way to describe me. Ever since college days ended way back in 2008, I have been a nomad trying to find the perfect spot to settle down. Here I am, packing my bags again and heading for another journey hoping this time I would stay put for the next 3 years of my work life. Having said my goodbyes to the beautiful place and people, every single day that I have lived through for the past couple of years flashes before me like a slide show.  

The place had been none other than the beautiful and ancient town of Thrissur, known for the radiant marvels of temple architecture and the banks on which arts, music and literature flourishes in Kerala. It is just not the place that seems to impress me but the people and society as well. I have had my own complaints about people’s attitude and how they can scrub your mental peace with their no-sense talks. But something I realized is that, the thought process which shapes a person also depends on the place they grow up. Because it is here in Thrissur where I have come across the most brilliant minds and the most endearing people who can stand up for their words and prove them with more action than talk.  

The last one and half years have been a mixed journey and a chapter which I would always carry around. Mixed because it has been a long and at times a tiring ride towards seeking some piece of balanced mind (I guess that is called ‘inner peace’) and at the same time getting lucky to have met some amazing people who can churn off those stiff muscles on your face into a beaming smile. And the best advice I had received while bidding my goodbyes was to always carry around the smiling face. Something tells me I will be back very soon to this town.