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Love Means Gifting A Pair Of Wings.

 "Sharma ji, my son has been selected for a master's course in a prestigious management institute in Gujarat." said Mr. Ghosh, my acquaintance, with a bit of dejection.  Congratulations! But why are you in low spirits?" I inquired.  "Sharma ji, I have intense affection for my son. I would not remain happy without him." said Mr. Ghosh, sadly.  Unable to bear the pangs of separation, get over the death of their loved ones, many people go into deep depression.  For the majority, love means :  (a) taking possession of the other.  (b) imposing one's ideas on the other.  (c) expecting the other to behave in consonance with one's  beliefs.  But truly speaking, love means gifting wings, giving complete freedom to the other so that the other can grow, understand life fully without any biased perspective.  I firmly believe that one must cultivate the habit of savouring one's own company.  Only those who can live alone, relish their own company can truly l