April: Spring in Bloom - Short Story

Read the short story 'April: Spring in Bloom' about self-reflection and mental well-being. Get inspired to focus on yourself and your dreams.

Running head : APRIL : SPRING IN BLOOM
APRIL : SPRING IN BLOOM
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Opening Scene:April’s house in the 8th Street, Manhattan. Jordan
her best friend comes in, all stressed out and sits on the
recliner.
April: Hey, buddy what’s going on?
Jordan: I don’t know what to do. I have to go to meet Natasha’s
cousins today. They have flown in from Chicago. There is also a
product launch party where I am supposed to be by 8pm. I don’t
know how will I manage all of that. I don’t want to disappoint
anyone.
April: Hey, relax. You wanna drink something?
Jordan: How about a cup of espresso?
April: Coming right your way.
(She goes to the kitchen to make some espresso. Jordan follows
her and leans against the counter to talk to her.)
Jordan: So what should I do?
April: Just breathe. (Switching on the coffee machine) What do
you want to do Jordan?
Jordan: Honestly, I am tired. I am tired of social obligations
and too much of human interactions. I just want to escape.
April: Everyone I see is so consumed in impressing others, loving
others. When was the last time you pleased yourself and loved
yourself Jordan?
Jordan: (Looking down at his hands) Ummm…I don’t remember.
April: Spend time with yourself.Having an intimate conversation
with ourselves will help us reflect on who we are.
Jordan: (Laughs) You are a crazy woman. Who talks with
themselves?
April: It is important to focus on ourselves from time to time.
Today, we are so busy focusing on insignificant things that we
forget about our mental well-being, our purpose and our dreams.
Nobody is asking you to associate with people you do not like or
do things you do not like. We have a button that screams for

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attention and appreciation. Therefore, we do anything and
everything in our power to feel wanted and loved. Even if it
means sacrificing our mental health. The thirst for gratification
is so over powering. People I meet everyday say things like,”Oh
smart phones are so distracting”,“ Technology is so distracting.”
No in reality, it is not.
Jordan: And why would you say that ?
(The coffee machine beeps. April pours two cups of coffee.)
April: Technology is not a bad thing as long as we are in charge
of it. It is our servile attitude towards our smart phones that
drives us crazy and leaves us with no room for self-improvement.
We are so less self-aware that we do not acknowledge the need to
love ourselves with all our flaws and frailties. We run after
recognition and fame forgetting our roots and values. I remember
Dalai Lama say in an interview, “We sacrifice our health in order
to make wealth then we sacrifice our wealth in order to get back
our health.” We become so anxious about the future that we don’t
enjoy our present. Tell me Jordy, when was the last time you took
a moment to watch the sunset? When was the last time you were
grateful? When was the last time you sat down with a book and a
cup of coffee? We are so caught up in the race that we forget to
navigate and channelize our emotions positively.
Jordan: Oh April! You always remind me of kindness, humility and
goodness. I think I will go now. Thank you buddy.
(Jordan leaves; he plants a kiss on April’s forehead and walks
out of the door.)