Once..

Do you ever feel that the disciplined life that you lead is too stringent at times ?  Or maybe too mundane and too predictable? We, the ones too afraid to push the boundaries of stereotypes at times, the ones who have never experienced the 'thrill' of living dangerously on the edge, are always demure about flouting the self imposed rules and regulations. Why though? Do we fear the unpredictable impulsiveness or simply the lack of a 'routine' or schedule governing our lives, our hours, our minutes and the seconds? One of the postulated reasons may be the maladaptive nature of human psyche. Adjustments are always difficult, especially when you've been following a particular lifestyle for a prolonged period of time.  If Early to bed early to rise is our motto, going to bed at 2 am would be harbinger of absolute havoc the next day. Waking up late only to realize that you've missed an important class or meeting would be highly injudicious, practically speaking. But  sometimes the inflexibility of self made rules are perplexing. How about you cut slack on that unrealistic diet of one bowl salad and rice for dinner, and indulge in that pilaf or biriyani? Satiating your cravings isn't a sin mind you. Instead of worrying around that expanding waste line, imagine the soft succulent tenderly cooked beef tossed in the pristine white rice, with the gravy-enveloped potatoes playing a game of hide and seek with you. Irresistible and tempting the kebabs and the parathas await to be devoured by your canines, molars and premolars. For once stop listening to the playlist you've memorized by now. Go for a change, go crazy with those tacky, yet titillating ''backdated'' songs of the yesteryear. Sing at the top of your lungs in the bathroom, cram a few oreos and cheetos when hunger pangs hit at midnight. Talk your heart out, when your confidante cum cousin decides on an impromptu sleepover,
Laugh,  giggle, snigger, smirk
You never know how time flies,and maybe one day
You'll regret not being able to break the barriers.
For once..