A Morning

Chemistry taught us that rules are always formed so that exceptions can be defined...Or in plainspeak - there is no rule without an exception and this rule is the only exception because it does not have one. Whilst you figure out a way in the quagmire of exceptions and rules, let me go on with the subject of this post per se...The rule-exception dual started with a phone call early in the morning (early wrt NITIE and not to the general world :) ). The general rule is I answer the call and get back to my bed if it is so early...What happened today was an exception and a greater one at that because its a Saturday, a holiday and hence a greater reason to sleep long!
Chemistry also taught us that exceptions are not without reason. As I answered the call half asleep in the small verandah of my room (Thank God for NITIE...where else would you find such privileges!) I saw an amazing sight. The trees, the lawns, lake and the very ambience were resplendent in sunlight. A light breeze adding a chill supplemented the beauty. Communing directly with nature - was the feeling that I had.
The call being answered, I stayed put in the verandah still communing with her! The scene immediately reminded me of Sahir Ludhianvi's lines:
"Yeh kis kavi ki kalpana ka chamatkaar hai, yeh kaun chitrakaar hai"
As I got down for breakfast, it felt great to wish people Good morning as the morning itself was much more than good. A nice breakfast with tea together with the day's newspaper getting its first reader (even the newspaper was new and fresh) in conjunction with the usual banter...All sums up to be a great morning!
As they say "Old is Gold"....Personally in terms of adages they are definitely gold.....Early rising in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by cheerful people is the best recipe for a good life!
To all those who get up late, this is for them. Sacrifice a few hours of sleep and see what you get in return. And as always you get some only if you give some. Its a Game of Quid Pro Quo - you give some you take some.