A few days ago, I was not doing well mentally. There was a long list of household chores pending as well as deadlines to be met. I was feeling uninspired, unwilling to work. The never-ending thoughts buzzing chaotically in my mind stressed me out even more. I became irritable and short-tempered. I felt as if the whole burden of household chores was on me, with no one helping. I was constantly looking for someone to blame. This was not true, but my perception had changed due to the stress of the never-ending to-do list and the fast-approaching deadlines. Feeling unenthusiastic, I was feeling overwhelmed.
So, it was a very tired and irritable me who banged the bucket of laundry down on the balcony. As I hung out the first shirt, my eyes fell on something shimmering in a balcony across the road. Looking closely, I saw it was a red foil balloon fluttering in the breeze. The 10 o’clock desert sun glinting off its foil surface, making it shimmer. I paused in my chore of hanging the laundry and spent a few minutes watching that red balloon. The red balloon swaying in the breeze looked as if it was dancing to some hidden music. My lips curved upwards. As I continued to hang the laundry, my eyes kept glancing to that balcony with the dancing red balloon. That cheerful, swaying, red balloon, momentarily made me forget my tiredness and irritability. When I walked into the house to finish the rest of the chores, I was a little less stressed and had a lighter heart. The red balloon had not made my tiredness disappear, but it had made it more bearable.
There are certain days when everything seems to overwhelm us. Our chores, the fast-approaching deadlines, thoughts about the future. Everything is a weight, settling heavily on us, making us feel tired and irritable. We become acutely stressed out, causing us to be out of harmony with the world. For us to get back to our equilibrium, all we need is a little time to rest and recharge, to forget the long list of things still to be ticked off the list. To just be in the moment and observe our surroundings.
All we need is to find a red balloon fluttering in the breeze.
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Very nicely written. Best wishes!
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Thank you sir!
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Loved this post! Sometimes it’s the smallest things that instantly uplift the mood. We need to search for these small moments and find joy in them. Loved how you used the analogy of the red balloon as a harbinger of happiness. One more fab post from you, Harshita! More power to your pen!
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I know right, we just need to pause and take a look around!
Thank you so much for your kind words Mayura!
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It felt that you were resonating my thoughts. So relatable
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Thank you so much Rakhi for your kind words
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Often, that 10 min is the best way to diffuse pressure, stressful situation and strain.
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Absolutely, sometimes those 10 minutes are all we need!Thank you for the kind words
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What a heart warming post. It felt like you were talking to me.
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Thank you so much for your kind words!
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I’m going to keep an eye out for my balloon the next time i feel stressed out!
Lovely post Harshita!
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Thank you so much Radhika for always having a word of encouragement for me!
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Best wishes to the writer of this dancing red ballon
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Thank you!!
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For the past few days, every day I have been facing moments like these where I am overwhelmed with stuff around me but a slight break gets me back on track.
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Yes, it is important to take a step back
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Such a lovely post. Joy of small little things that make our day.
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Absolutely! Thank you so much for stopping by
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This is such a lovely post!! I agree that sometimes small things can bring more happiness in life!!
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Thank you so much Ruchie for ur lovely words
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Like finding the silver lining in a cloud, you found your red balloon. Its important to nurture our mind with equal emphasis as our bodies. We all have our ups and downs but holding on to the small things in life always help in moving forward.
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Thank you so much Ginia, glad the post resonated with you
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I hope you keep finding red balloons to help you revitalise ! 🙂
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Thank you so much
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Beautiful post.
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Thank you
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So beautiful Harshita…true – it is the simplest of things that uplift us in our life…
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Absolutely Jayanthi!
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beautifully pen down. Now a days feeling the same . never ending work and no help, no time to rest.
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Unfortunate state of affairs
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What a lovely post, Harshita, and so true! On a day when everything seems to go wrong, one little joyful gesture or sight can act like a red balloon fluttering in the breeze. Thank you for this beautiful share!
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Thank you ma’am for your kind and encouraging words always
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Very nice post and relatable.Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you so much, glad it resonated with you
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Sometimes little things give so much joy. Loved reading this beautiful post.
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Thank you so much, glad it resonated with you
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So very right.For me it’s trees dancing in the wind which makes things better.
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It is so soothing to watch them dance no? Unfortunately the area that I live it has no trees only apartments
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You have rightly said, you only need to find a red balloon fluttering in the breeze.
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Thank you so much
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So true! Taking time out to unwind is so important. I just head off to sip my fab coffee or listen to some music. A lot of times, being alone has helped me a lot. Often we look at dumping the blame on someone and its the easy way out.
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Absolutely Pratibha, we are so used to dumping the blame we forget the real reason for our irritation
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Oh, I have been feeling the exact same way for the last few days, need to find my shimmery red balloon soon or I’ll only burst! Thanks for writing this piece, my lips are curved upwards!
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Thank you so much Ninu for your kind words
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You just spoke my mind! The past 18 months had been extremely overwhelming with all of us cooped at home with never ending work and no avenue for escape or relaxation. I felt a bit reassured that there is company and of course solution to these thoughts.
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Thank you so much Kiranmayi, I am glad my post resonated with you
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The moment we get connected with our surroundings, we forget our pains and worries. Even I have experienced the same…
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Absolutely! I am so glad the post resonated with you
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Yes sometimes a small distraction or a peaceful sight help us regain the energy we need to complete the tasks and stay active in our tasks.
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Thank you MeenalSonal !
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So beautifully you have written about this red balloon and how it made your day. I often find myself in the same situation overwhelmed and stressed. What we need is just stop, take rest and look around.
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Thank you so much Abha! am glad the post resonated
with you!
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