It was a lazy sunday afternoon. Pleasant weather, perfect for relaxing at home. Just like how I had planned. Around dusk, just before moon rise, the winds started making strange howling noises, like in classic horror movies. They were perhaps moving at 20 miles per hour, or maybe more. It felt like it might rain any moment. Or maybe even worse. More lightening thoughts flashed in, pointing out the possibilities of either tornadoes or hurricanes. Adding fuel to these thoughts, were the open windows that made high frequency rattling noises, making the scene more dramatic. The speeding winds with their harsh noises, had definitely made their sudden presence felt. Just a not-so-gentle reminder from them. Nothing serious happened later. We watched some TV and called it a day.
But the winds hadn't completed their task yet. The evening scenario had doubled in it's intensity and strength. Maybe it rained too. The winds were blowing harder and faster than ever. And the noises were louder this time. I was unable to sleep and was uneasy in my bed. Even if I didn't want to, I had no choice. All I could think of, was the resulting destructions these winds could cause. Totally baseless, but they were sure depriving me of a good night's sleep. It was only when my husband got up and closed the windows, that these disturbing sounds stopped. I fell asleep, in the midst of some quiet conversation with myself.
The wind blows everyday. We take them for granted. But it's presence is only felt when its either a zephyr or a strong gust, and not otherwise. Similarly, we put a lot of effort in our lives daily. But we may not be recognized. Maybe, we too are taken for granted. If being a zephyr works for you, well and good. Doing good work and being nice pays most of the times. But if that doesn't work out, be courageous to make that extra noise. Clear your mind. Voice your thoughts. Mark your presence so you won't be forgotten easily. Just like the winds, your presence will be felt.
