No matter what we say or what we claim, how many of us are ACTUALLY living with this notion that this is a temporary life and EVERYTHING in it is temporary too. In other words, NOTHING is permanent. We say and we know that it is temporary, but our behavior and lifestyle does not show that. It is definitely conflicting.
Life is so temporary that we do not know of the next moment leave alone next day. Appreciate every moment and live for the day. This life is nothing else but just a journey, a journey from beginning to end. We all know that anything that has a beginning, must have an end. Right? Yet we live a lifestyle that as though there will be no end. We hoard, we plan for generations, we show pride and attitude as though nothing is ever going to end or change, we look down upon others as though we are always going to be on the top and others are meant to be below us, under-privileged, down-trodden. We are even proud and boastful of our physical condition which is plainly subject to age and time besides other factors. Youth will not remain and as youth will fade so will strength and memory. So what is left to be so arrogant about? We see others failure, misfortune, adversity, hardship and yet remain adamant that it will not come our way.
Now back to the point. We say life is temporary but no sign of that in our life or lifestyle. We refuse to show any consideration, any fear that it may befall us, care too much for petty things, forget that we may or will also have our share of sufferings. We ignore other's pain as though it can NEVER happen to us. We refuse to help as though we will NEVER, EVER need help ourselves. We bounce and stomp around as though we will always be so energetic and healthy. There is whatsoever no sign of humbleness or application of our words or claim.
WHY NOT DO WHAT WE SAY, SAY WHAT WE DO!!
We unfortunately live in such a time where sharing is daring, it is a mighty challenge, a huge sacrifice, too much to ask for. Sharing is painful and so frustrating indeed. We have millions of excuses for not helping and perfect justifications for each and every one of those excuses. Even if we do decide or happen to help, we make sure that we do not have to repeat that aid and give a strict warning sign to the person to stay away.......far, far away.
If we are blessed, having a great life we can make it even more pleasant and greater by sharing. But our instant reply is "NO. Why should I? It is MY hard-earned money and I deserve to enjoy every penny. I am NOT responsible for other's problems or misfortunes." We need to think twice before we speak carelessly. Have we any control over our destiny when we have no control over our desires, whims and fancies? We live a life of luxury, extravagance and glamour while others are suffering and in pain. It little matters to us. All that at all matters is we get to show off, boast, be in the limelight, praised, applauded, flattered etc. What are we actually gaining from it, except for momentary and temporary pleasure which sadly makes us more miserable. A pinch of thrill is so vital to us even at the cost of severing relationship, losing friendship or abandoning humanity. We are more than ready to waste than to be of little help to others.
Are we not aware that ANYONE can fall into any kind of situation and condition?
We are all victims of situation and circumstances at some point of our lives. No one escapes it. We are bound to bump into it whether we want it or not. It just comes. We go through struggles in our lives and fortunately when we are able to overcome it, now comes that crucial point in our life, how to react to it. What is our post reaction? Some of us learn from it and improve ourselves and rescue others from similar disasters. But the common tendency is to take it in a negative way. Instead of getting better we happen to get bitter, take out our frustration on others going through a similar situation and want that person to suffer as much as or more than we did. Sounds cruel, right? We want to deal with it just like the way others treated us. If we were abandoned, humiliated, blamed, that is what we want to do to people in similar situations. We do not want to act differently or 'better.' So where is the difference between us and them? Or, are we trying to say that others were right to treat us the way they did and we approve of it and that is why we want to copy them? On one hand we grumble but land up doing exactly the same thing! This does not lead to anything or anywhere. We are lost and heading towards the same disaster that we just emerged out of. With this attitude we will ALWAYS be in and out of trouble. NEVER AT PEACE, any time, any where. Period.
Yeah, yeah heard that one over and over again. Seems so stereotype. Not really! If you carefully watch and more so, if you happen to experience it. When things are finally going to turn around, it starts showing signs. Sounds interesting. No, believe me, it is not just my imagination. It happens. Afterwards when it is all over you collect all the clues and join all the links and you will be amazed. A series of coincidences happens and each has a link with the other. Even when things are quiet, it is not really dead or inactive. It is happening in the background which we are not aware of. We are still inside the darkness of the tunnel, struggling to make it to the end, and somehow happen to naively think that all along it will be dark and we will be travelling endlessly inside the tunnel. Or in other words, we will never see light again. We will live a life bereft of hope. But no! That is not how it is meant to be. You got to believe that as long as you are moving, travelling, making effort THERE is LIGHT at the end of the tunnel. Keep moving! You will be there soon. Are we there yet? Yes pretty soon you will be THERE and seeing LIGHT.
After many twists and turns, guess what, finally your eyes lighten up with hope. You vision a new direction. Everything starts falling into place, just like olden time jigsaw puzzle. Ever heard of it? WOW! that was so much fun. When, after facing all the frustration, many trial and errors, things start shaping up. What a relief it is. Phew! Finally. You feel like a happy dance, finally.....finally.....finally! Did not expect it but was hopeful somewhere deep down inside and truly you see it blossoming right in front of your eyes. You hold your breath in amazement. A big grin spreads right across your face and you beam with pride and satisfaction. Yes, we thought we could never do it, we will never reach the finishing line. We will collapse any day, any time. We were always on the verge of total wreckage. But hey, here we are and everything turned out okay. So, we worried for nothing? Yes, this happens all the time. Most of the things we are so stressed about does not even happen. We just seem to have no patience whatsoever. We want everything NOW and exactly HOW WE WANT IT! Things do happen, BUT not at our time, our way or according to our PLANS. But we decided not to wait and watch and took control and messed up everything just as it was about to happen and startle us. And then it is toooo late! We spoiled everything for ourselves.
Lets get back to our point. New Direction is always waiting for us around the corner but we sometimes miss it by over thinking, giving up, being in haste and also listening to the wrong people. So who are the right people? A tiny voice inside us who says WAIT and WATCH and do your best. It will all start showing up "SOON." It may be too soon, just soon or soon enough. Do not go for 'sooner the better.' You have done your part to the best of your knowledge and wisdom, let destiny do the rest. REST! REST ASSURED!
When you don't know what your next moment is going to be like? When you find it hard to figure out who is your friend and who is not. When every sound frightens you. When you cringe to take a phone call. When every knock at the door spell disaster. That is how and what life feels like in hardship! Constant fear developed from rejection from people.
When unfavorable condition descends people sniff it and distance themselves. They do not want responsibilities of helping, sharing and caring. Hence they abandon such people and leave them to suffer alone with their pain, anxiety and loss. This rejection from everyone creates a vacuum inside a person and it is at once filled with constant Unspoken Fear.
Fear that shakes him up, fear that covers him up, fear that ties him up. The person gets cloaked in fear. The question is, why are we living for others. Who are they to dictate our lives? They fear that a little help may make them poor, leave them with nothing. Expose them and their inability to help.
What has a person with hardship got to fear? He has challenges to overcome and a battle to win. He or she will eventually emerge a winner and one day can be of 'some' help to those who abandoned them. It is getting pretty interesting. Wow! Truly inspiring.
CERTAINLY NOT! Then why do people hesitate to do a pinch of something good. All that they do is add salt to injury? Ever heard of this, a lit candle can lit another without losing its flame or brightness. You have! Awesome! Then why do we back away? If we can just move an inch, it can be a mile for someone but even that is too much to ask. Why is it that while we have a great time all that we want others to do is watch us having fun. Applaud and cheer while we perform. Why not include others too? Why not let them have a little fun too? How would if feel if we were the audience all along? Guess it does not sound like fun at all! But it is just A-okay when we get all the glamour, fun and attention and others are in the dark. Are happiness meant just for us? Have we ever given this a thought? Others like to be happy too. Will it hurt if we share? Will it hurt if we care? Will it hurt if we solve problems for others? Will it hurt if we gave others the same opportunities we have? NO, NO, NO! But we leave them alone, suffering, struggling, hurting while we live life to the full. A little does not matter to someone with plenty but it means a lot to someone with nothing. Let us give it a thought!!
