Sometimes in life, we do things, whose reason is unknown, even to us. We wonder why we are doing them, yet we do it. Those times are pretty confusing to all of us. It becomes a lot more confusing, when our treatment of a person keeps changing time and again, especially when that person happens to be someone we love.
Having a sibling is the best gift in the entire universe. You not only have a playmate, but also have a confidant. Your sibling and you can take journeys into outerspace or pretend you are scientists, trying to find a cure to a dangerous disease. You can save each others backs when your mum suddenly spots you playing around and not studying for your exams. In all, its a blast having a sibling.
But, alongwith this, you also have to traverse a dangerous path in the kingdom of siblinghood - sibling rivalry and competition. Your sibling and you have to vie with each other to be mommy and daddy's pet. You need to be better at everything, compared to your sibling. You need to be able to pull off better practical jokes on your siblings. The list goes on.
There also comes the menace of the Green-eyed monster. You are jealous of your siblings for umpteen number of reasons. Most of the times, those reasons are quite childish and stupid, going as far as them getting the bigger portion of ice-cream.
I know it sounds extremely funny to those who don't have any siblings, but, its the truth. The fights that these small reasons lead to, can become quite nasty at times.
But, despite all this, the truth of the matter is quite simple. No matter how many fights or problems we create for each other, we will always have extended our arms to catch the other,incase they fall. We will always have each others backs, especially in the face of strangers and adversaries. The relationship between siblings is a bundle of contradictions. We always want to help our siblings do their best in all of their endeavours, but,we also like to outshine them at it. If you look at it closely, its actually quite loveable.
I really do pity those who don't have any siblings. They really are missing out on a wonderful aspect of life. After a point, your sibling becomes the quintessential aspect of your life. You start constructing your life around them. True, you do tease them and irritate them on purpose. But, that's what makes this beautiful relationship, even more beautiful.
It's true that when in doubt or confusion your parents are the ones you must go to. They will solve your problems for you. But, something that's far truer than this is - the only person who truly understands you is your sibling. No, not because they might have experienced the same things before, but because, the bond you share makes you a lot more sensitive to the others plight.
When you find yourself sinking into an abyss of darkness, there is only one source of steady light and comfort - your sibling.
AGNI
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