Enthu cutlet, are you?

You are almost always bustling with enthusiasm and energy. You are what in Indian English slang is called an ‘enthu cutlet’. Tamil slang would call you an ‘enthu pattani’. These terms have no direct link to cutlets or to peas, but are monikers for those who are full of life and exhibit great vim and vigour in whatever they do. Enthusiasm, like laughter, is infectious.

When you are around an enthu cutlet, involuntarily some of that energy rubs off on you as well, and things begin to look sunny and happy. There are killjoys who get annoyed with enthu cutlets. They try their best to dampen their spirits, but fail miserably, thank goodness. Which is why happy people make more friends and cynics don’t.

What makes you happy? When you do good for others without expectations, you feel happy. When you do something that interests you, you do it well and that makes you feel good. When you think positive and keep negative thoughts at bay, you feel lighter. All of this will help you look at life’s challenges as just that; challenges to be overcome or accepted, and not get bogged down or get into the habit of blaming others or your circumstances. Your physical and mental health improve.

Enthusiasm is a special gift of the soul. It makes your heart sing. It is your life’s purpose, say the Brahma Kumaris. It gives you the courage to overcome all obstacles and transform storms into gifts; you never become disheartened and always remain cheerful. It is truly a blessing to be upbeat and joyful most of the time.