GOODNESS SPREADS

When we stand close to some people, we feel repelled. When they open their mouths, it sucks! So toxic they are. In every body's life, there are at least a few such people.

On the other side of the spectrum, there are some people, in whose presence, we feel extremely good. They don't even have to open their mouths. Their mere presence is enough. It wears an aura of goodness ... and, it just spreads. Needless to say, in life, all of us have at least a handful of such souls.

Today, I felt like asking myself: Where do I belong in other people's life? Am I repulsive and toxic? Or, am I gentle and good?

The feeling is a very strong one. The question haunts me.

I just felt like sharing this feeling.


GERALD D'CUNHA

Comments

Girish Dhameja said…
sometime I wonder like a person whom we don't know but still we are not comfortable in there presence, sometime a person has not done good to us, but still we like him why this happen i wonder?
March 4, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Gerald D'Cunha said…
Hey Girish,

I think, we should be more concerned with this question:
"What kind of people we should be?"

Love,

GERRRY
March 5, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Gerald D'Cunha said…
Hey Sir,
U r very gentle.
Goodness spreads automatically
where u r!!!!!!
But it feels great talking 2 u n
sharing our experiences atleast mine. But dat doesnt mean u dont ve 2 talk
So Keeeeeeeep talking v really enjoy.
Regards
Soniya
March 12, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Gerald D'Cunha said…
Hi Sonia,

Not only goodness spreads, good feedbak, too.

I liked your feedback. Do keep reading the blog.

Regards,


GERRY
March 14, 2009 at 1:45 PM
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