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  Words may not be enough to speak about this universal language - MUSIC. Not exaggerated, it is a medium of connection between all living beings even plants. There have been experiments providing proofs of plants growing better and patients healing faster with this magic called music. Not only physical but music has an effect mentally, emotionally and even spiritually. May be that's why when humans tried to connect with the Almighty sang hymns and prayers. What more can one ask for from this magical potion that nourishes mind, body and soul. Often one has observed that when sad you feel to listen to music that matches your sadness, and when happy, we switch to joyful ones. However, if you wish to use this music as a remedy try the vice versa. If sad, listen to joyful chirpy music and see how it elevates your mood. Loads of work - switch on some favourite music and work would be done with ease. Whatever I said so far must have been known to many. However, this topic came to my mind...

  Living beings or things can be dissimilar but when looked by just changing our angle of view a bit, it can be said without doubt that everything has some similarity, at least within a class.  Starting with things, glasses or cups may come in different sizes, shapes, designs or colours - Dissimilar! However, the purpose - to hold or contain - Similar! This is true for living as well. A lion and a tiger - different sizes, colour, design - Dissimilar! Nature, diet, habitat - Similar! This was when we group in same types. What if we look at two different types. An elephant and a man. Dissimilarity - Many, however the life force - Similar! Let's talk about abstracts. The most powerful force - God. Names - Dissimilar. Teachings and values - Similar. Festivals - Dissimilar. Message of love, compassion, forgiveness, togetherness - Similar. This idea actually cropped up recently to me. It's the festive season, and like others, I too was returning from the market after my meagre purch...