How often do we feel satisfied with something we have done? When does one feel complete? These two are questions sound simple but when you try to answer, you are going to fumble. In the first place, we are not able to explain what is satisfied and complete. Deep down, the sense of achievement may combine with success and give us the feeling of satisfaction. But do we really feel complete? The answer is no. We are going to explain the feeling of being satisfied and being complete with two examples.
The feeling of being satisfied:
Raghu is a good friend of mine whom I visit often. It was summer and I am visiting him almost 2 years after his wedding. We used to have a frequent conversation on phone about everything and anything we feel like that talking. During one such conversation, he was talking about becoming a father and the responsibilities he will likely hold. He seemed a happy man with a lot of aspirations. At the same time, he was concerned about the delay that was happening. So all these thoughts occupied my mind while I park my car in front of his house. I can see Raghu walking towards me at a distance. I got down and we both waved and he urged me to come inside the house soon. I took my luggage and went in. When friends meet after a long time, the first obvious thing we do is hug each other and we did it. His wife, Priya came out with a tray of sweets. Both of them seemed very happy and I asked for the reason. Raghu shook his head in affirmation and I understood. They recently visited a Gynecologist in Bangalore for a check-up and got the good news. Priya has conceived and Raghu is going to become a dad. I saw the sense of satisfaction when Raghu shook his head. He was near his dream.
The feeling of Completeness:
Months rolled, Raghu and Priya prepared themselves to welcome their cute little one. Priya began to consult in one of the Best Maternity Hospital in Bangalore. Frequent hospital visits and family get-togethers occupied most of their time. 9 months crossed. Both Priya’s mother and Raghu’s mother were beside her. Raghu’s sister would also make frequent visits. To be frank, I was keeping track of their everyday life, asking for reports, status, checkup dates and set reminders, yes, I was also equally excited. Raghu and I met when we both were 3 years old that we can hardly remember our faces back then. Same school and college built the seed into a strong tree where we became family. One week later, I got a call from Raghu. I rushed to the hospital and to the first floor, the delivery ward. Raghu stood there as a very happy man. Relatives and friends all around. He greeted me as soon as he saw me. Took me inside the ward. Priya was lying on the bed and the cradle was kept on her right. I could never describe this feeling. I was awestruck when looked at my Raghu’s daughter. Yes, it was a girl child. Priya opened her eyes and looked at us. After getting lost for 2 minutes looking at those beautiful cheeks of our princess, I turned towards Priya. I spelled CONGRATS, Priya closed and opened her eyes to affirmation. There she is as a complete woman.
So these incidents in my life taught me the most important feelings of mankind, satisfied and complete.