Thursday, May 29, 2008

Anniversary

Yes...today, may 29, marks my one year anniversary. It's been one whole year since Guru Sahib gave the gift of a dastaar (turban). And it's been one heck of a year...
Some experiences:
1) If you are a girl, it is extremely difficult to overcome obstacles that might come in your way but even if you don't have the support of your family, Guru Sahib is always there to be your anchor and support. If you didn't tie your crown because you really didn't feel it on the inside, then depression is a factor but the only way to overcome it is to be grateful and to realize that the only person's opinion that matters is His.
2) Being in a predominately white and might I say somewhat racist city in the country of [insert name here], tying a dastaar proved difficult only because of the Punjabi people that I've met. It's almost as if your own kind hates that you're trying improve yourself Sikhi wise because I have never got such disgusted looks or rude comments from anyone else, just awkward smiles.
3) No, I do not represent my Guru the way that I should and just because I tie a dastaar doesn't mean I'm a supersant singhni...if anything, it gives me strength and new experiences everyday...which has only come by His kindness.
There's no way that I deserved this gift after over a decade later of really begging for it...
But He'll be there...always...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Vaaheguroo...great post bhenjee...yesterday was my anniversary :)...stay chardee kalaa!

Kaptaan said...

Anyone who is Punjabi and doesn't support your decision isn't a Sikh anyways, so don't worry about those people. They are insecure in themselves and you being Chardi Kala causes them to reflect on their self-loathing and their own moral/ personal failings.

So its a good thing that you have a dastaar, as it causes people to reflect on themselves and their relationship to the Guru and Waheguru.

Stay strong.

Kaptaan