My thick, black hair is one of the many features that I have inherited from my paternal grandmother, one I always took for granted…. until recently.
Yesterday, as I spoke to a dear friend about having noticed my hair beginning to fall out more in the bath, when I brushed or even when I ran my fingers through them, I recollected a particular incident that had occurred in the recent past.
As I had stood brushing my hair one evening, I took notice of precious stands falling off around me and some tangled onto the bristles of my hairbrush too.
I worried and absentmindedly expressed my fear aloud, “At this rate, I will soon be bald.”
“Then you must collect them,” came Sid’s quick reply.
“Do you know that the seniors in my school cut off their hair and gladly donated it to cancer-afflicted children who could do with a wig. You could also collect the strands that have fallen off and it will come in handy when you are bald.”
My son was having a light-bulb moment but why was I feeling hurt!
“At least it will be your own hair,” he said matter-of-factly.
“That is a great idea,” I mumbled.
“Maybe I could collect them and donate it to help cancer-afflicted children,” I added as an afterthought, hoping to impress him.
“What will you do when you go bald then?” he asked in all innocence.
I looked down at the strands of precious hair and wondered if my son did have a point; but with a conviction that my insides failed to mirror, I said, “I won’t, my dear.”
When all else fails, inspiration takes over.
Nothing lasts forever – not 500 and 1000 Rupee notes, not the shocking surprise of the poll results of the USA Election 2016 (Mr. Trump being lately branded as the catalyst of ‘change’), not even genetically- acquired thick, black tresses!
It is about time I untangled myself from my ‘hairy’ woes and take the inspiration (and my son’s advice!).
Quoting Sudha Murthy from her book, House of Cards – everything that exists must perish.
So enjoy every moment of dear life while it lasts, take nothing for granted!
Good Morning!
there are many things that cannot be prevented. unfortunately, one of them is hair fall and the resultant bald pate. The best policy is to acknowledge it’s inevitability, never indulging in fingerprinting. don’t point fingers even at your genes! it’s an exercise in vain. throw away that comb, but keep that mirror if you have a mustache or a beard to live for. Accept the inevitable my friend. of course donation is a a noble deed. but don’t expect the Gods to smile on you by giving back your hair, just because you donated. at least be happy you don’t need to spend on shampoo and hair oils!
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hahaha…..the other bright side. Sure, Doctor! Thank you and Good Day!
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good day to you, Sir!
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Well, yes! Some things cannot be prevented so why get busy blaming? Why not just enjoy while we still have resources? Smile while you still have teeth (:
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Hehe 🙂 very well said, Prachi! Can’t agree more!
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Hey nice post on losing hair and so many things in life too. Happens all the time, just live it and enjoy and think about good solutions.
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Absolutely!
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sometimes, i think like ” this is gonna the last time for this thing”..and feels blessed when it comes again…like getting an unexpected pleasant moment
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Yes, so true!
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This was great. So easy to forget these important lessons. Thank u!
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Thank you, Kristin! It is always the otherwise ‘too simple to notice’ things in life that actually makes everyday so beautiful and meaningful. Thank you for stopping by!
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Your post brought a smile to my face…….lovely message conveyed with a dash of humour.😊😊
With regards to the hairy woes, I am sailing in the same boat. Have tried everything suggested by friends, but has it has not helped to contain the fall……😉
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Glad I brought a smile to your face, Radhika! Thank you! Let me know if you find something that works.
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Sure👍
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Hilarious post about hairy tales and inspiration thereon…loved the title and has deep meaning!
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Thank you, Sunitha.
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I remember how mercilessly yoy used to get it trimmed while we were all going wow over your thick black tresses, very confident it would grow anyways !! Yes , u definitely took it for granted.
And so are all the smallest joys in life till its snatched from us. Lets value it and be grateful each time !
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Agreed, Chitra! I have had many more people like you all telling me the same but as you say, it was my confidence that it will grow anyway.
Yes, all the small joys, big joys, every minute matters. Thank you for taking time to read each one of my pieces, Chitra, very sweet of you to do that.
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A simple but effective way of giving a valuable message! 🙂
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Thank you, Indira!
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Do visit my blog posts as well 🙂
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Sure, Indira! Missed your ‘third eye’ long enough now!
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Wise young child. As for your hair, have you seen an endocrinologist? They specialize in thyroid conditions which can cause hair loss.
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go to the doc for hair loss, they’ll split hairs over the issue so badly that eventually what’ll you’ll be left with a much malnourished wallet!
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I have Nancy, I even got a blood workup done and it came clean other than just being low on iron. So very sweet of you to suggest. Thank you, Nancy!
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you’re welcome. Glad it was an easy fix. Anemia can also cause those systems.
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ohh!! it brings tears to my eyes as i too have black voluminous hair and the fact is nothing lasts forever
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why the tears, madam? Bask in the sunshine as long as it lasts! after all, isn’t it the way we’re supposed to live life with/without hair!
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yeah!! we must learn to love things…
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why the tears, madam? Bask in the sunshine as long as it lasts! after all, isn’t it the way we’re supposed to live life with/without hair!
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Don’t worry, dear! Smile that you still have it long and beautiful and tell you what I am not bald yet!
Hehe, on that note, I agree with Doctor, bask in the sunshine while it lasts!:)
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yes..we must enjoy the things we have…who knows when god snatches it away from us
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I love this post. I can totally relate, my very thick shiny hair is less thick and less shiny now – yes, nothing lasts forever but if we live in the now the day never ends! 🙂
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Thank you, Rajni! I am glad I am not bald yet – literally, but…I will enjoy every bit of life as long as it lasts! Glad you agree, Rajni.
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Love this! I have those moments with my hair as well, and I do the same and just say nope it is growing back thicker and fuller – thanks for my wonderful mane of hair 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read! Glad you liked it!
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Enjoy every moment of dear life while it last-such a very poignant advice!
Awesome post Pranitha 🙂
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Glad you like it, Andrei!
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