The words stay. The love spreads.

Dad’s advice on how to live life

Every parent has those few lines they repeatedly use in our times of need. These were my Daddy’s favourites.

01 · In times of anger & frustration“There’s more to life than what we think.”Daddy’s words
Jīvanamāṁ āpaṇē jē vicārī'ē chī'ē tēnā karatā mottu chē.
02 · In times of struggle & pain“Whatever is going to happen will, and was always going to happen.”Daddy’s words
Je thavanu che thaśē anē hammēśā thavānuṁ chē.
03 · In times of stress & anxiety“Well, what can you do, but pray?”Daddy’s words
Huhveh tamē śuṁ karī śakō tasbhi khad.
04 · In times of forgiveness & gratitude“Where’s the tea, and when is it coming?”Daddy’s words
Chai kya cheh neh kyareh aavehcheh?

What’s most interesting — and had never occurred to me until now — is that if I read them all at once, even though he’s gone, he’s still comforting me.

05 · In times of grief & sadnessRead them together.
Feel the love he left.
The words come full circle
Jīvanamāṁ āpaṇē jē vicārī'ē chī'ē tēnā karatā mottu chē, je thavanu che thaśē anē hammēśā thavānuṁ chē, anē tamē śu karī śakō, tabhi kadho ane chai pivo...

There’s more to life than what we think. Whatever happens will, and was always due to happen. And well, what can you do, but pray and drink tea…

With love, Hali