Upsets are inspirational

The other day, an unknown football team from an unknown league defeated a top-league one. They gave it all. Everything they had. They were warriors on the field as if everything was on stake. Final whistle saw tears across. Of joy on one side and of despair on the other. 

When results are totally unexpected, we call them upsets. But they are nothing but inspirational moments. It instills belief, that the established order can be reversed, that the unthinkable is plausible and that, the mountains, are there, to be conquered.

A house in progress

Some plastering works were yet to be done. There were no doors and windows yet. A skeleton of sorts. “Call the beneficiary of this PMAY house”, I asked the block officials. A man limped forward from nowhere. He had locomotive disability and used a bamboo stick. “The mason has been delaying the works and money problem”, he clarified with a smile. 

He had no family and was living alone in the adjacent hut.  He knew handicraft. Inside his house, I saw bee-boxes. He was also trying to cultivate Mushrooms. Inspite of all his problems, he only knew opportunities. As I stood there, next to him, I questioned myself. Why do we, the haves, complaint at all. Sigh. Let’s learn from this guy. And yeah, let’s get this house done.

Goodness around

“He is a very talented Football player as well”, said Father, gesturing towards one young boy among the group of runners from Loyola School. “Unfortunately he cannot afford a pair of football shoes. He comes from a very humble background”, he added. The tone of voice now poignant. 

If only talents could get the right support at early stages. Just as I was about to offer a little help, a voice from behind said “I can get those shoes for him, what’s his size?”. It was one gentleman officer from our district. That moment, it felt great. For the little boy and for the goodness around.