How Fragile Life Is!

Last night I heard about two young deaths. Both were in their early 30s and died due to health conditions. This made me think how unpredictable life is… what is the truth of this life? What’s the fuss to achieve the best of the best? What’s there for us to say that ‘I own this’ even when our life is not our own?

These existential questions really bother me. No, I am not depressed or sad but yes as you grow, you begin to see the bittersweet realities of life.

It takes a lot to stop and reflect on one’s life. To see that life is temporary and death is certain… we do try to overlook this fact and want to escape from the thought of our end. And to do this, what we do? Well, we distract ourselves from worldly distractions. We begin to chase the mirage knowing that this will lead us nowhere.

Death is a harsh reality and of course we all are scared of the unknown (even though we don’t confess this truth). We can’t run away from this truth. The fact of the matter is that we all are living a dream and one by one we are going to wake up from this dream. This feeling may lead us to despair but only if we think that way.

Why not take death as an inspiration and a reminder to seek our purpose in this life?

Our birth in this world is not a coincidence. We are here for a reason. To find this reason, one doesn’t need to climb over Mount Everest. The purpose is right in front of us however, we blind ourselves from the temporary distractions.

All we need to do is remove the blinders from our eyes and build strong link with the Almighty. Pledge to do good no matter how trivial that maybe.  Be there (physically or spiritually) for a person in need. Create moments that leave an imprint on the hearts of our loved ones. Don’t say tomorrow, do what can be done today. Throw out the toxicity from our lives and be kind.

Knowing that this is going to end soon will not let us focus on insignificant events. All we can do is to keep on trying and rest leave it on the Almighty.

The fact is death will end the entire link to this world and relationship as well. The only connection that won’t end is of the Almighty that will stay with us till eternity…

Before I Fall

Do you stop for a minute and try to live in the moment? Do you ever think about your death and how will you be remembered by people? Life does not give you second chance!

The movie adaptation of popular young adult novel ‘Before I Fall’ is a story of getting second chance. Samantha, the protagonist in this movie is forced to redo until she gets it right till the day of her death. She is not a bad girl but as with every teenager and high school, the race of being a popular student sometime bring out the worst in an individual.

This is not a movie review but few points which i think one can take from the movie:

• Treat people with kindness as you want to be treated.
• Don’t take people and time for granted especially the ones who love and nurture you.
• Dwell in the nature, stay in the present.
• Happiness is not about having a perfect lifestyle, it’s about spending time with your sibling, showing love to your family, making someone’s day by giving nice compliments and doing good for one particular person.
• Let go of the grudges.
• Don’t put down another person for your own advantage.
• DO GOOD because life is uncertain. What you do today matters…

These past few days have been a game changer for several individuals. The fast-paced world has slowed down for a while, all because of pandemic. It has given an opportunity to people to see the world from different perspective. Things that were important apparently seem meaningless now.

Death puts a full stop to this life and you move on to another place. What you leave behind here are only memories filled with love, laughter and goodness.

Ready To Take That Leap?

At times, we hold on to people for so long; not realising that this may be suffocating the relationship. The fact is what is meant for us will not go away and what is not, let it go. Set yourself and them free so that you may see the bigger plan that Almighty has made for you.

We do know that this is going nowhere but we keep on lingering because we hope that one day things will turn in our favour. We pray and still see no result. We feel disheartened and want to shout and cry. I reckon there is nothing wrong to feel sad. It’s normal. However, nobody can understand our tears more than Almighty Allah. Indeed He is Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing, The Omniscient). He is aware of all things, even before they happen.

It’s true that brokenness and desperation lead us to finally let go to Allah and admit powerlessness. Faith is the only way that can bring us out from darkness. Believe that He can heal all wounds. We only need to embark on the journey for true surrender to the Will of Almighty Allah. It’s not an easy path. We may falter and lose. Knowing how difficult this may be, the question is, are we ready to take that leap? Am I ready to take that leap?