Diwali and my mother

I am not much into celebrating festivals and stuff. Used to be the opposite as a kid though. I used to burn crackers from 8pm to 2am non-stop. When i say non stop i mean non-stop. Festivals were my thing. The adrenaline rush was just beyond control but now i am the opposite. The same exitement and happiness i get in being still. Taking it slow. Admiring the beauty of now. I had a 180 turn in my personality and interests. This picture of my mother lighting lamps reminds me how she always taught me to seek light in every dark situation in life. She never ever gives up hope for better and never stopped taking progressive steps. No matter what. If i can have even half of her will power and stillness in turmoils, i think i will be alright.