Five women, including me and the estranged father too. Silence fills the dim room. Fists supporting drooping heads is the preferable pose. A second favorite is the long stare, a 45 degree tilt of the neck to the floor eyes resting on the ground. The gaze. The stare. The lock down. A mind altering soothing pose. "Yatho thrishti thatho manah" Where the eyes goes, there should go the mind. Next time you're in a position of stress just focus on one point! Keep the eyes steady, mind will become steady and tears will come to a halt. This is like a walk in the park. Just one more ingredient. Keep your head high and shoulders broad. And no matter how strenuous it is don't forget to smile. A smile is much more than a superficial message signaling to the other that "its going to be ok." A smile in fact serves you before it serves anyone else. This delicate gesture can actually trick the brain into thinking that you're actually happy. Why do you think happiness is a man made virtue? Have you ever tried looking at a mirror and smiling when you're actually sad? I guarantee one laugh or two will come rolling out. Note to self. Put a smile on. Keep Your head high. Shoulders Broad. Maintain a steady gaze. And wait....
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