Finding Joy in a Cluster of Balloons

Balloons are a celebration of life

Dr. Preeti Singh
Catharsis Chronicles
3 min readNov 30, 2024

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I went to the birthday party of my soul daughter’s birthday and when I entered I saw a cluster of balloons. I paused and admired the cluster of colorful balloons before I entered.

The balloons always go up in the air when left and this makes me more cheerful. They possess a magical quality to uplift our spirits. Their vibrant hues make it festive.

They are simple objects but are always present at festivities like parties, functions, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and even weddings. Beyond their color and festivity, they make us cheerful and give us joy and hope in life.

Balloons always make me think and the thoughts remind me of my childhood when even the simplest things brought me immense happiness.

I took a small cluster of a few balloons and held them in my hand and went out in the open. I started feeling that they were flying and I was holding a bit of the sky and I was lost in my dreams.

I felt a wave of positivity as it kept flying up in the wind. People around me also began to have fun and I could see them smiling with me.

I only hoped that they would not think I was a crazy person without a purpose. However, I saw that they were also enjoying themselves and…

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Dr. Preeti Singh
Dr. Preeti Singh

Written by Dr. Preeti Singh

Doctorate in Finance, Professor, Author, I write about Life’s experiences, edutech. 9xTop writer.

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