Shruti's Gift !!!

There are some gifts that are not really 'gifts' and yet they mean so much to you.

Some of the times, when you are feeling really down, there are certain people who sense it and help you deal with the situation. They might not offer a solution or make you happy all over again, but they might just help you deal with it like a man.

Today, Shruti just helped me in such a way. She sent me this poem and I cannot express how much apt this poem was or how it just helped me think positively. It was really sweet that she took the pains to search for hours and hours together to gather the most appropriate words to send to me. Such gestures make you feel so proud of yourself. Proud that you know such wonderful people who really are nice ! These days its so difficult to do something for others, and yet such wonderful souls keep doing such beautiful things to help us poor souls. Who says gifts have to be tangible or even big or valuable.... such small gestures are sometimes the most priceless gifts that a person can get.

As a tribute to a wonderful person, I reproduce the poem she sent me, so that all you readers can also appreciate the powerful words that Tom Krause ( the author ) penned.

Always Be Your Best !


When you think it doesn’t matter
if you fail or pass the test.
Keep in mind the reason why
you should always be your best.

While the whole world may not notice
if you tried to give your all,
there is a person in you
to whom it matters if you fall.

That little voice inside you -
which directs your thoughts each day -
will make the final judgement
if you won or lost each day.

Never can you fail yourself
if you give it all you’ve got.
The world extends a hand to you
when you give life your best shot.

For all that really matters
when you're finished with your test,
is not the final score at all -
but did you do your best?
- Tom Krause