Love, Halwa and Recovery!

February was a month of mixed emotions, feelings and Love in Shafa Home, Kotdwar.  It brought the Valentine’s week and every resident was really excited. They made greeting cards and wrote their feelings for their families, their loved ones and for their teachers. One of the residents shared the story of St. Valentine and everyone was amazed to know about it. They all hugged each other and wished each other a Happy and Joyous Valentine’s Day.

One of the residents celebrated his 1^st recovery birthday. As he shared his feelings, his grief and his wrong doings, everyone in the room was mum and listened to him as though they could visualize things happening in front of them.

Later, people enjoyed a nice dinner and delicious Halwa.

One of the residents also celebrated his 28^th Wedding Anniversary, the day was full of love and surprise for him.

Residents really enjoyed the month as one of them went out with seniors for sightseeing in Kotdwar. The family enjoyed volley, dance, cultural gatherings and sessions conducted by Mr. Ranjan Dhar. Residents were really happy to learn more and more about life, about themselves and about the treatment. In all a fruitful month in RECOVERY.

Let Go, Let God

What does “being in control" mean??  Is it constantly trying to change the environment around you?? Is it making sure that the change happens?? Am I in control when I am sleeping?? Am I in control while dreaming?? Am I in control of that tear coming to my eyes or that smile coming to my lips?? Does love or hatred take my permission before overpowering my heart?? So what is it that I am in control of??

And then even after thinking that I am in control of everything, what am I restless about? What am I anxious about? Why does everyday make me more and more stressful??

The only answer to all these questions is ‘Let go, Let God’. It is when you let go of the sense of control that you truly relax. The mere mention of “letting go” gives you a plethora of options to explore. Once you let go off the word “ME” is the time when you see everything apart from me. It is then that you broaden the horizons of your vision.

It is only when you “let go” of the sense of control that you are truly "in control”. And when you do this you experience true bliss and let go of things and let God do it for you.