Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side? Or Do We Have It Greener on Ours?
I got my new telescope.
I looked at the moon.
My pretty moon,
That was a perfect circle,
Wasn't perfect anymore.
Its edges were uneven.
It had pits and holes.
It was still the same moon.
It hadn’t changed.
Only I could see it better.
It was the same as before,
Just that my view was enhanced.
It is said:
Door ke dhol suhavane.
English Translation:
The things that are farther are more attractive.
A similar idiom is:
The grass is greener on the other side.
While we live on Mother Earth,
And Mother Earth gives us life,
We have the luxury to enjoy
The beauty of our moon, other planets, and even the sun, which we know are not habitable.
The extreme temperatures there cannot sustain life.
The things that are farther look perfect.
It is only when we see through a microscope that we can observe every cell and know it better.
But once we know it, it is sometimes a good idea to step back and enjoy its beauty without analyzing it in detail.
Because the more perfect things appear, the more content we feel.
And that contentment helps us overlook the finer imperfections of those who are near us.
When we are done exploring the finer details,
It becomes more enjoyable to embrace the imperfections
And appreciate the perfect distant picture.
Let us enjoy the beauty of our moons!
Dr. Jaya Sonkar, MD MPH
10.11.2025
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