A Medicine I am Addicted to..

Headaches, backaches, foot aches, aching hands, wounds & hurts or any pain – physiological and specially the emotional pains, I was cured, within minutes. It was magical. I didn't knew how it worked and well, I am still clueless about how I used to feel so good and better without actually popping in a tablet or applying some balm. May be it was just my psychological feeling or the reality, but it always worked. I know you might be wondering what is that I am talking about. 

It was on 25th Aug 2014, Mysore, Karnataka that we had a new member in our family. A tiny, fluffy, soft, cute little pup of Golden English Cocker Spaniel. 'Plush' is what I named him. He perfectly justified that word. The kennel where he was born was in Bengaluru and kennel guy had sent him in a locked basket through some traveller. He was 35 days old when he came home. The moment we reached home and I opened his basket; I was in love with him. And the moment I took him into my hands... no words to express. He was as light and soft as a ball of imported fibre cotton and as adorable as the winner of 'Most Adorable' title. Isn't he cute? My schedule for the day and most importantly my 'Life' changed with his presence. I was no more alone at home. I had someone to talk to, play with and pamper. We grew together. Yes, we really grew together. I was becoming more alert, attentive, responsible and happier day by day. A bit crazy, but I was kind of experiencing motherhood with him.

Days, weeks, months passed and he is no more a pup now. He is now into the category of adult dogs. And as the time passed he became my closest friend. He understood me, more than every other person in my life. He understood everything I felt within and does the magic of healing my pain. Whether it was coming and getting cuddled or slowly and lovingly licking my hand while I was caressing his fur or looking at me with those beautiful, expressive eyes with an innocent look or whatever. Yes, we were getting more and more attached to each other. Our day never started until I gave him a good morning hug and a kiss and he never slept until I gave him a good night kiss on his forehead. We watched T.V. together, enjoyed music and used to dance with each other. The bonding we shared had become so deep that I never felt the absence of my parents or brother though I was staying away from them. He took care of me like a mother and was there for me like a support system just like a father and we played, fought, teased and irritated each other crazily like siblings.

There are many instances which are not less than any miracle and where his presence in my life had kept me alive. One such instance was - one day I had high fever and was unable to get up from the bed as was asleep most of the day. I had cough and cold too and couldn't sleep properly. I was alone at home and was missing my mom as there was no one to take care of me or even to give me a glass of water. I was trying hard to sleep and then after a while I realized that some one was patting on my forehead just like mothers do to put their babies to sleep. It was plush. He made sure I fall asleep and the emotional moment was when I woke up in the evening, he was still there, sitting just next to me and was it the ample sleep or him, I don't know but I was feeling better and there was a decrease in my temperature too.

Another instance, Once when I was busy doing some household work, I was walking in hurry from one room to another. I failed to notice that there was water spilled on the floor and slipped. I screamed in pain and was unable to get up as my foot was badly hurt. He broke his chain and came running to me and started pulling my shirt. I shouted at him, I was in pain. I couldn't move my foot. I just continued to sit on the floor and was crying. He licked my tears and started hitting on my sprained foot with his paw. I pushed him away and even slapped him as he was repeatedly hitting on my sprained foot. After some time he went and sat on his bed and a while after that I realized, my pain was gone. Soon I could stand and the first thing I did was going and hug him tight. Never ever in my life, I felt so cared and loved. He wiped every tear of mine in those two years when he was in my life. Sharing my pain to him and having long and real long conversations with him have always kept my heart light and happy. Yes, what they say is true, you can never have any one as loyal as a dog in your life. Their love is unconditional. They are selfless. And they will never give up on you even if you do. A dog never leaves his master, but a human can.

How I wish the attachments in our lives could be deleted as easily as our mail attachments. "Plush babu, I miss you. I miss you like I miss myself. I miss being taken care of and being loved. Without you I feel incomplete and lonely. I don't know where you are but you are for sure in my heart and a million memories I have cherished. I miss baking cake for your birthday and celebrating this day how we used to. I wish I could just have you back. If I am asked to define you in a word, 'Happiness' is what I'll choose to describe you. I really love you. Wish you a very Happy Second Birthday my baby boo." 

P.S. There is a fact that not everyone likes to have a pet or a dog as a pet. You may not like too. But then look around, you'll definitely have someone who loves you unconditionally and is always there for you. And someone who can just listen to you for hours without judging you. And do you know who understands you completely? It's you. Love yourself, believe in yourself and stand by yourself. No one will ever feel the same intensity of pain or happiness as you do. Just like you can't squeeze out orange juice or lemon juice from a tomato, you can't give happiness to others until you are happy. What resides within is what comes out. Find your happiness or rather find your 'Plush'.

Remember?

#WLOO (We Live Only Once)

Preneeja Peelukhana