Good once with Patience

 Good once with Patience

In those days, we used to take photographs using film rolls. Once we finished taking the photos—typically 36 per roll—we would hand over the roll, known as the negative, to a photo studio for developing. When we submitted our roll, the studio would place it in a cover labelled with our name and ask us to specify "Good ones only." This meant that while taking pictures, some photos might be shaky or unclear, and during the developing process, the studio staff would only print the images that turned out well. Although we would lose some pictures in the process, we would still retain the good ones.

Those were golden days when we eagerly awaited the prints, which usually took 2-3 days to develop. Although the wait felt long, it was always worth it.

Now, let's relate photography to our lives. Not all experiences are positive, so we need to discern which memories to hold onto, just like we keep the good photographs from a film roll. Sometimes, patience is required to see the results of our actions, rather than seeking instant gratification.

In the past, we learned valuable lessons through our experiences, and those who paid close attention to life have always discovered insights worth sharing.

M.L. Narendra Kumar