The Magic of Romance by Chitra Mahesh
Just recently full circle played host to what people think of romance- does it rule lives? Does it make people better? And does it exist at all given the hurly burly of life and the fast paced instant era with no patience and compassion? This came about ostensibly as a book launch of a breezy version of the 'desi' romance- when Seema will fall in love with Ajit and a Sita will probably not be like the proverbial Sita in the Ramayana. But that is entirely another story.
But for this occasion, the discussion that had Erum(fashion designer) and Abbas Ali( actor), Vivek Karunakaran and his one year wife,Shweta( also fashion designers), Paloma( vj) and Chitra( free lance journalist) prodding them to 'tell all', the topics moved from roses and champagne to gay love and divorces. Bottom line? Everything happens and romance is that fleeting moment of joy, that needs to be savored for that moment given any situation.
Pointing this out was someone who felt that romance can be in everyday little things. For an elderly couple, the act of watching out where the other steps on a descent with care; or for a young couple both women who share a cup of coffee oblivious to the world around them. Love is singular and love basically cannot harm, unless you choose it to.
Almost everyone deep down thinks of romance as one of the best things in life: It makes ordinary people extraordinary and moment so unforgettable ,therefore usually not recreated. The occurrence can happen ,but in a different way and in other ways. A look across the room in a crowded room like the way so many of us witnessed ,when one of our common friends celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. They have simply reinvented romance, despite grown up kids and despite the hectic pace of life.
Not all end up thus, of course. There is heartbreak and there are breakups. And there is much hate involved ,when things don't work. But then hate is only the other side of the same coin and it is everybody's choice to choose love. Love multiplies, while anger and hatred only divides.
So finding something special is really something that we can all look forward to. And that one supposes is the key to the way people think about romance that is ever present only sometimes we just don't see it.
Be the Buzz
As part of our continued efforts to knit the Chamiers community with 'The Buzz at Chamiers', we invite articles and contributions from readers and regulars. Warm, humorous, witty, or incisive and thought provoking - let your inspiration find apt expression for others within the Chamiers web.
Please remember to send all pieces in the following format: Times Roman 12 point font in Word (not Doc X format). 500 words to 1200 words long - ideal length is 600 words.
Please email your article in the last week and first week of every month, for the next issue of our bi-monthly newsletter. Mail contributions to chamiersshop@yahoo.co.in with a copy to scharada@gmail.com with 'Article for the Buzz at Chamiers' in the subject line.
Please avoid offensive or plagiarized material or anything that is out of sync with Chamiers and its readers. Contributions will be subject to editorial scrutiny, so please do accept rejection slips, if any, in a sporting spirit! Also, if there are too many contributions in a short span, it may be a while before you see your piece in print.
Click here to view our archived articles of 'Guest Column'
