A Gratitude Letter to my Brother.
Parents usually get glorified when it comes to success. However, too often, it is our siblings who get overlooked.
There is a Vietnamese proverb that goes ‘Brothers are as close as hands and feet’.
Where I stand today in my small journey all credit goes to the brother/friend/counselor/mentor/teacher and every guiding adjective –MY Brother.
I don’t know why I find myself so impulsive to do this but indeed this has to be done as I am in that phase of life where I am facing the competitive world with all the skills I have developed which were instrumented by you.
A GRATITUDE LETTER
Dear Elder brother,
I know how strong you are and I know what makes you the man you are today. Although I know I will always win in arm wrestling, We had many, many great times together as children. You were so funny, brave and cheeky as a child. We both faced many challenges as we grew up; despite this, you have been able to hold onto your playfulness today.
Remember when we used to play oddball domestic restoration (Ghar-Ghar) quoting the dialogue –“ Ye hum army wale bhi”.. I used to wait throughout my school hours to just to play that epic amazing game with you. The taste /genre which I do have today is all just your silhouette.
I always admire you as a person, brother, son. Your teachings on life are more blunt and straight than your straight drive in the cricket at that freaking pink room (last color I remember of 10/3 Bedroom).
I still hate your scolding but that’s how it is, it is the only key to face this vicious world. Nevertheless, all bitter things are good.
I feel like you were sent to be my brother to show me how I could have these quality of you too. You were always so tough, strong and brave. Sometimes when we would fight, you would purposefully get hurt. Even though you were older and strong, we both knew you would always win when it came to a fight (and you always did). It was no fun when I was fighting you, but if I needed help it was so reassuring to know you were there for me. I knew that no matter how much you pretended to not care, you never wanted to see me get hurt.
I also knew that You always had my back. Although I was not tough and strong like you, I was brave and I would do whatever I could to keep you safe. Going through all rigid, stiff and robust examinations in the life you were resolute. Your determination inspired me day and night.Remember when you were on your last attempt to make through forces more than you I was Praying to almighty to make it happen. However, the ball was not in our court at D-Day. I was shattered and traumatized, I never felt bad for my academics but were sad on that day. My mind was full of thoughts and worries about how you will come up again. But the way you took things and bounce back to the next big thing I was awestruck. I realize now that it has been hard for me to understand what you have experienced as you have grown into a man. You pretended to not care and put on a happy face and exploded at intervals when I could no longer maintain the facade. We were doing the same thing in our own way.
Today when I face the obstacles, problems, and hurdles I incarcerate the same spirits of yours. For me, growing up with you has been precious. It has allowed me to a better understanding of the upcoming alarming world. It is amazing to see you today as my mentor.
I know that I have been able to articulate this for you as I have been re-learning how to use the qualities of you by myself — after all, this was the way we were when we were young. I don’t need a gift from you… but I have never appreciated you more….
“Also remember I am still a Winner of TLC Championship”
Thank You
Lots of Love
