Life in the 21st century is fast-paced and hectic. With technology constantly advancing and the world becoming increasingly connected, it can be difficult to keep up with the demands of daily life. Many people find themselves overwhelmed and stressed as they try to balance work, family and personal responsibilities. I was sailing in that lonely and inordinate boat a year ago when I was living with my family (my wife and two sons both in the age bracket of 6 -10) in a small rented 2 BHK apartment in Mumbai. I belong from an entrenched Himachali family but unfortunately had to move out of the state to the city of illusions after I got a job at one of my dream companies here in Mumbai. When I first moved here, it was an intense cultural shock, people running from one place to another, bustling streets 24/7, the struggle was real.
Amidst this fast-paced way of living, no one had the slightest idea that their world was about to flip upside down in 2020. Back then, everyone was trying to enter the new decade harder than everyone else but little did we know that the entire world was about to enter a state of Limbo.
The first few weeks of the lockdown were a bit amusing but gradually I started to feel stuck in life and working from home became daunting as all of us (my family and I) were locked away together in a tiny space. Even though I had the relaxation of working from home, being stuck together became a bit infuriating after some time, my wife doing chores, the kids making a lot of noise, I just couldn’t get the peace to work or relax. As soon as the lockdown was lifted, I booked tickets and all of us went to my parents in Kangra. The beauty of Himachal is unsurpassable, you can only imagine how we felt amidst vast open valleys after being stuck in a small apartment. I was simply not ready to leave and that is when my mother said “you don’t have to if you don’t want to” and told me about Chester Hills. The way she talked about the place made me jump with excitement but I still had the dilemma of dealing with my job and my kids’ education. Putting this worry to the side, we all still paid a visit to the place.
The place was absolutely mesmerizing, I had never seen my kids so delighted and cheerful as they immediately rushed to the Games and Card room. The place is like a kid in a candy store, the amount of entertainment features present there for people of all age groups is immaculate. What attracted me the most was the plethora of relaxing facilities available because at the end of the day your home should be a zen sanctuary unlike my home in Mumbai. The Spa & Jacuzzi seemed like the perfect place to wind down after a stressful day which I doubt there is if someone lives in Chester Hills. A healing home also promotes physical well-being and the Gymnasium, Table Tennis court, and the Yoga Center filled the spot perfectly.
I never thought of owning a home in the splendid hills of Kasauli but seeing how happy my family was assured me that this investment was wholly worth it. The proximity to the local markets and the city with abundant and quality educational institutes made me certain that my kids’ education will be taken care of. The only thing standing between me and the decision to invest in a luxury home here was my job. So, hastily I reached out to my company. Luckily, I got the green signal to work remotely. I never felt so relieved in my life and without second guessing I purchased a 2 BHK apartment and that was the best decision of my life. Now, I can peacefully luxuriate and work enjoying the majestic view of the hills and the house is spacious enough that my kids can make all the noise, my wife can do all the chores without causing me any interference and I certainly can’t burnout or feel overwhelmed from work because I get plenty of time to spend to indulge in mindful activities and cherish the moments with my family. This was my Chester Hills story. What’s yours?