Imagine that one picture, maybe taken on a birthday or an anniversary surrounded by all your loved ones and all your presents. Your zenith. That moment when life is brimming in goodness. And then suddenly the universe decides to 'photoshop 'something out. Not that favourite watch or that expensive necklace or that silk Saree or that Corelle dinner set.
But the person sitting next to you. The person who held your hand and made a promise of 'forever'.
I cannot even imagine the depth of this pain.
But I spent the weekend with some one who did. Some one my age who was thrust into a life of luxury and wealth and charm. Only to be left there alone after some years.
Death can be the biggest show stopper. But not in the way show stopper's are meant to be. Suddenly luxury can seem like a burden. Wealth can seem meaningless. Charm can go back to the books.
And you begin to wonder what the purpose of anything was anyway?
But the sun rises and the sun sets. The earth rotates and the earth revolves. And flowers bloom again. The show must go on. Slowly.
And its also fascinating to see how the universe laser-cuts you through this process of pain. Giving you new form and new perspectives and new strengths. More charm and more grace.
Dedicated to all the people who have suffered the loss of a loved one...
PS: This is my first post for #MondayMusings on hosted by Corinne Rodrigues at everydaygyaan.com
But the person sitting next to you. The person who held your hand and made a promise of 'forever'.
I cannot even imagine the depth of this pain.
But I spent the weekend with some one who did. Some one my age who was thrust into a life of luxury and wealth and charm. Only to be left there alone after some years.
Death can be the biggest show stopper. But not in the way show stopper's are meant to be. Suddenly luxury can seem like a burden. Wealth can seem meaningless. Charm can go back to the books.
And you begin to wonder what the purpose of anything was anyway?
But the sun rises and the sun sets. The earth rotates and the earth revolves. And flowers bloom again. The show must go on. Slowly.
And its also fascinating to see how the universe laser-cuts you through this process of pain. Giving you new form and new perspectives and new strengths. More charm and more grace.
Dedicated to all the people who have suffered the loss of a loved one...
PS: This is my first post for #MondayMusings on hosted by Corinne Rodrigues at everydaygyaan.com
Many can be frozen by the pain of loss, but many more grieve, heal and recreate their lives in ways that are true to them while honoring the one they lost. Fitting you post this today as we observe Memorial Day in America to honor all who have died defending our freedoms.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, blogging at Life & Faith in Caneyhead
Thank you Barbara. :) You are right. Yes it sure looked like she was going on to honor her husband.
DeleteA very sensitive post, Seena. The good thing is that more often than not, life teaches us to go on. Time does heal.
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www.NimiArora.com
Hi Nimi. Yes. it sure does. :)
DeleteI'm sure your presence helped this person. But you're so right, the death of a loved one can change our entire perspective on everything.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining #MondayMusings today. I look forward to seeing you around more often.
Thanks for stopping by Corinne. Hoping #Mondaymusings does turn out to be a monday muse every week. :) We all that need push once in a while!
DeleteWhat a fitting entry on this Memorial Day! Well said and very touching. Thanks for sharing. Oh and those Corelle dishes!!! They brought back memories. "chuckles".
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What a fitting entry on this Memorial Day! Well said and very touching. Thanks for sharing. Oh and those Corelle dishes!!! They brought back memories. "chuckles".
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Thanks Frances. Its a coincidence that my post was on Memorial day. :) But I'm glad you could relate to it.
DeleteVery touching one....brought back many memories!
ReplyDeleteHi Ankita... Thanks for coming by.
DeleteThe thought itself is scary, isn't it? It really makes you wonder if anything is worth it. How does one live without the ones you love? I cannot even imagine
ReplyDeleteVery true Nabanita. I'm still in that hangover. I cannot imagine the dept of that loss. Its actually making me look at things more consciously and with more value.
DeleteOh wow. So beautifully put. That IS how someone who has lost a loved one feels, I'm sure. I don't think I've ever seen it so well expressed.
ReplyDeleteLife is precious and we should be grateful for every breathing moment and be kind to each other. A lovely, poignant post, Seena. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is so touching.. Nature eventually heals the wound created by the loss of a near and dear one but the pain may never really go away I guess... The event changes the person forever....
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