Punjabi Sikho - Parho, Likho, Bolo

I believe that preserving languages of the world is a worthy task, that would both preserve culture and heritage of people all across the earth.

Punjabi is losing the race to English and other foreign languages. Why??? Is it cosmopolitan surroundings, Multiculturalism or we are just less appreciative of what we have. There is nothing wrong with learning English and other foreign languages. but to relinquish your 'mother tongue' is. If not the language, definitely we are losing the essence of it. The idioms, proverbs, words for appreciation and gratitude, sting of sarcasm and verses of romance and eventually we gonna lose it all. Above all now We have Gutkas with English translations.

I'm a Glossophilic(Wikipedia defines glossophilia as a love of language, be it foreign or mother tongue. The term refers to people with a deep and passionate love for language.). I believe Language is the only way to retain a culture. It is through language that we develop our thoughts, explore our customs, articulate our values and lessen the cultural conflicts between generations. If we are too quick to abandon our mother tongue, what other values we would be interested to keep.

Punjabi gives me sense of belonging to my roots, rich culture and colourful customs and traditions. we should take initiative to teach or learn Punjabi on our own, either through University courses or scads of online courses.

"Few things are there to keep. Mother tongue is one of them".

A year

An year full of sleepless lonely nights , tough times and practically every single day was same but i learnt to cope with it. I always wanted my old life back because to me that was 'Perfect' but i forgot that change is a part of life. Life is what you make it, at times it is hard to handle. But if you can't handle it at worst, then sure as hell don't deserve at best."

December the 21st. Its been a year here. I m my Daddy's Princess always been pampered and protected from the truth of life. New country, city and culture was a huge change for me. Nobody was there i can rely on. Then i learnt how life works. Bubble of illusion i was living in busted. Year 2010 taught me how life works.

But still it dint feel like that its been an year here. Time is flying by. My new journey is beginning tomorrow (2nd inning). I think with all those gone months, twisted paths and new people in my life. I have founded that if you love life, life will love you always.

"What appears to be an end is really a new beginning".