THE REASON TO LIVE...
We
do not fully appreciate the beauty and strength of living in a family – living
with our close ones around us – until we come to live alone!
Living alone – with no close ones
around – is not only lonely and scary… it can be a silent death, too. Much before the
body goes, the mind, heart and soul go!
We need people around… our
spouses, children, parents and other dear ones. Whether our close ones are dependent on us or we are dependent on them… it really doesn't matter. Living
with them makes us strong… Yes, even if we have to take care of several of
them, we only find ourselves stronger and fulfilled.
The reason to live – work hard,
progress, achieve, remain zestful and productive – yes, this comes only from the
bond of a family. The one who lives alone… lives all alone in an island! Why
would he work hard? Why would he progress or achieve? Where would his zest and
productive streak spring from?
Having
said this much, let me also say one more thing: Unless we learn to experience
and value our relationship with ‘self’, it is impossible to fully experience
the beauty and value our relationships with our dear ones.
That’s why, sometimes, we see
such isolation and sorrow even when surrounded by so many loved ones!
“Learn to love yourself, befriend
yourself…value yourself… before you love, value and befriend others!” This is
an ancient advice, but, it still holds true. Only a fulfilled ‘self’ can find
the closeness and security in a family bond!
We need others around us…
our
near ones, our dear ones.
Our families!
Yes, we come to know this –
really – when we come to live alone!
GERALD D’CUNHA
Pic.: Vinod Korgaonkar
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