Happy Diwali

It's Diwali. The Festival of Lights. Should have been called the festival of noise, since that's what seems to be the predominant interest of people celebrating the festival at least in my neighbourhood. 

But this isn't a post to rant about the smoke and the noise. I love Diwali and everything it represents and brings. I have enjoyed the time spent with family over the last couple of days. 

A thought struck me today - how many people are regularly unable to celebrate Diwali in this way because their jobs demand it? The cop on the street, the soldier at the border post, the young doctor in the Emergency wing, the airline crew, the security guard, the staff at a popular restaurant..... It's a longish list....A silent prayer and thanks to them and their families.

Happy Diwali.