Why this partiality?

What’s your favorite month of the year? Why?

Every month has a memory attached to it.

When I was growing up May was fun for me. It was school vacation. I remember my Veena teacher having 12 classes every day in the morning so she could have the rest of the month off. I enjoyed going to that early morning class. Yes, it was the hottest monthe yet I loved it. December was lovely too. Yes, with a cool climate (and winter break) I enjoyed it so much.

(Picture of my young man attempting to play the Veena. Reminder for me to teach him).

That really has stayed with me even after moving to the US. December here is festive and I get to do all the fun things here that go with it.

Now, what did other months do to not get my vote?

January and February are too cold. With early sunsets they do make your mind depressing. Maybe more fried food and bit more exercise at the gym solve the problem?

March and April have cold rains? A vacation will fix the mood here.

Oh I told I love May with all the spring flowers.

June and July are hot. Okay, lot of trail walks late in the day should help.

Usually we travel in August but somehow that is not getting any brownie points from me. Should start giving August the credit it calls for.

Most Indian festivals are in September and October. If I can put aside the stress for the same, they can become a favorite.

November with Thanksgiving sales should be on everyone’s favorite. Maybe I should merge this month with December and have the same fun 🙂!

Isn’t interesting our brains connect happiness with an experience? Just creating a positive experience is all that is needed for a great day.

Hope November 18th is great for you all!

12 responses to “Why this partiality?”

  1. What a beautifully reflective and warm piece of writing. Thank you for sharing the tapestry of your memories and musings.

    It’s so true how our brains anchor our feelings about time to specific sensory experiences—the heat of a May morning, the cool breeze of December, the sound of the Veena, the anticipation of a festival. You’ve perfectly captured how the “memory” of a month is not about the date on the calendar, but about the light, the temperature, the smells, and the emotions we stitch to it.

    Your proactive approach to the less-favored months is inspiring. It’s a powerful reminder that we can, to an extent, curate our own happiness by “creating a positive experience,” just as you said. A vacation for March, trail walks for June, fried food and gym time for January—it’s a recipe for intentional living.

    And your final thought is a gem: “Just creating a positive experience is all that is needed for a great day.” That is a wonderful mantra to carry forward.

    Thank you for the hope and the insightful perspective. You’ve certainly made this November 18th a more thoughtful and positive one for me. I hope your day is filled with the same warmth and light you’ve so generously shared here.

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    1. Thanks! Just need to create positive experiences for every month.

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  2. A lovely and heartwarming reflection! You’ve connected each month to memories, moods, and little rituals in such a relatable way. Your nostalgia, humor, and thoughtful observations make this a delightful read. Beautifully shared! 🌸✨

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    1. Thank you so much sir!

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      1. You are welcome, dear.

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  3. Very cool to learn more about the veena! And the brain works in wonderful ways. The associations of a positive memory and experience to uplift our mood can be so powerful – especially during these darker depressing days!

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    1. Will be sharing my son’s Veena journey. It is a great instrument and I think it will he therapeutic for him.

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  4. Happiness year around.

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      1. ❤️❤️❤️

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  5. Well said – every month, every day is God gifted.

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