When a child is born, it’s an occasion to rejoice for the family. First birthday is more exciting as the child has by now started to stand on his legs, identify immediate nears and dears and speak some simple words like Papa Mama. Similarly, subsequent birthdays create an excitement in the family as the child grows and its time to celebrate the child’s growth and development- drawing or painting skills, singing skills, skill to mimic or plain studies. That’s how life progresses and celebration extends to new members – spouse, children, friends colleagues et al.
Beyond a point, count up gives way to the count down. If 80 is the average lifespan than birthdays post the 40th birthday are part of this countdown. Instead of looking forward, one starts looking backwards – the dreams and avidity give way to memories and nostalgia. One starts thinking more about the past – the achievements, good times, the events that led to growth and development.
So I am more at the second stage that is the stage of the countdown. However, the friends acquaintances and well wishers are leaving no stone unturned to make this birthday super special like all my birthdays in the past. And in the morning I woke up to a very special message- an audio of happy birthday song rendered by my grandsons. A few more children of my colleagues are likely to add further sweetness to this occasion.
All this love and affection is creating a bit of confusion in my mind . If I am so loveable, desirable and sought after. I should continue to count up rather than countdown. This is the power of love. It can increase the lifespan and quality of life of a person.
My heartfelt gratitude to each one of you who took to to all kinds of communications- phone call, SMS, WhatsApp, FB, Instagram and greetings inserted inside flowers and cakes to convey your wishes to me! It’s made me to believe that I am celebrating my 19th rather than 59th birthday.
Arvind Arya blog 
Many many happy returns of the day once again💐💐. You are a person with a loving heart ❤️. God bless u always 👍🏻
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Wish You Good Health , Achievements ,fulfillment of Abilities. HAPPY B DAY SIR!
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Thanks
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Very nicely articulated sir. Once again happy Bday to you
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I am glad you liked it
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Heartiest Congratulations Sir, wishing you healthy,cheerful n prosperous times ahead..💐
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Arvind I missed wishing you on your birthday. But as they say, it’s better late than never. Hope you had a rollicking time yesterday to witness your lovely post. Hope and wish you a great year ahead full of love, affection, good cheer, good health and happiness. Since my time stopped on the day of my retirement and I decided to stop growing , you are going to catch up with me soon enough. Once again , have a great life.. Jayanta da
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Dada your wishes mean a lot even if they’re slightly delayed 🙏
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Very nicely put up Sir.
The voice messages of your grandsons would’ve definitely been so special.
Continue to count up Sir. Countdown ko to abhi bahut time hai.
Happiest Birthday to you once again, Sir. Hope your day’s and years to come be filled with wonderful moments, good laughs and more beautiful memories to look back.
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You have been really encouraging my effort. Thanks
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Many more happy returns of the day.And yes Sir, you are loveable and I want you to Count up only….Stay blessed always.
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You are a dear friend Mrugesh
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