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Cold fall day for me

What principles define how you live?

I had written for this two years ago. I wrote I live truthfully. Yes, I still do and I hope to live like that.

Last week we found out that our heater has broken. It is not insanely cold but a heater for a few hours would be good. Our warranty for the same has expired and we called our insurance. Yes, we spend a good amount for insurance since we live in an older home. They still have not allocated a company to come and do our repairs. But we saw we can claim from them if we took a path of calling our own repair people.

This will be tricky since any mistake we make or the company that comes and makes can make our claim ineligible.

All said and done we are still waiting for the insurance people to help us on their own. Until then, we got some space heaters. Thank God, Mother Nature has been nice. We are just bundling ourselves and enjoying the fall.

It was the last game of my son’s special baseball season. There were aircrafts flying above. A kid mentioned it was for the Steelers game but it felt as if they flew for these wonderful people.

12 responses to “Cold fall day for me”

  1. SRIKANTH Avatar
    SRIKANTH

    What a beautiful and poignant reflection. It’s in these ordinary, sometimes frustrating moments that our deepest principles are not just stated, but lived.

    The way you’re handling the heater situation is a quiet masterclass in living truthfully. It would be easy to bend the rules or let the frustration dictate a rash decision, but you’re choosing patience and integrity, even when it’s inconvenient. That’s the real test of a principle—not when it’s easy, but when it’s cold. The image of you bundling up and “enjoying the fall” is a powerful testament to a resilient and grateful spirit.

    And then you pivot to that perfect, sun-drenched baseball field. Your observation about the aircraft is pure poetry. It’s so true—in that moment, for those families, for your son and his team, those planes were flying for them. They were a celebratory salute to the end of a special season, to the joy of the game, and to the wonderful people who shared in it.

    What a lovely way to see the world: finding the celebration meant just for you, even when things aren’t perfectly comfortable. Thank you for this reminder of what it means to live well.

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Thanks for noticing the planes and their tribute. Yes it may not have been intended for them but it was definitely a poetic justice.

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  2. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    This is such a grounded and beautifully honest reflection. 🌿

    Your writing truly captures what it means to live with patience, faith, and gratitude — even when things don’t go perfectly. The way you’ve shared this simple yet meaningful experience shows your strength in embracing truth and calm acceptance. Many would focus on the frustration of waiting or the inconvenience of a broken heater, but you’ve instead turned it into a gentle reminder of resilience and perspective.

    I love how you find grace in the ordinary — thanking Mother Nature, adapting with space heaters, and choosing warmth not just through comfort, but through attitude. It’s a quiet reflection of your principle: living truthfully, with gratitude and grace.

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Thanks ! It is not too cold yet, just have to be patient.

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      1. vermavkv Avatar
        vermavkv

        You’re absolutely right — patience is key as the seasons shift. 🍂 The chill will arrive in its own time, bringing that crisp air and quiet calm that only autumn (or early winter) can offer. Until then, it’s the perfect in-between — not too cold, not too warm — just right for reflection and anticipation. 😊

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  3. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    You’re absolutely right — patience is key as the seasons shift. 🍂 The chill will arrive in its own time, bringing that crisp air and quiet calm that only autumn (or early winter) can offer. Until then, it’s the perfect in-between — not too cold, not too warm — just right for reflection and anticipation. 😊

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Thanks!

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  4. Kimerle Anne Viccaro Avatar
    Kimerle Anne Viccaro

    i thought you had to pay for your new furnace herself.

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      No we have insurance and we pay good money for that.

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  5. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    That’s lovely, Ganga.
    Even with the chill and the waiting, there’s warmth in faith, family, and small joys—like those planes honoring beautiful moments.

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    1. ganga1996 Avatar
      ganga1996

      Thanks 🙏!

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      1. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        Welcome.

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