maybe not too.
While posting this, I am amidst inexplicable sadness, so much that I am unable to concentrate on my work. The reason for this being the visit to the site helpsameer.org . I read an article (http://www.hindu.com/mag/2008/05/11/stories/2008051150080400.htm) on Vinay, a leaukemia patient, yesterday and wanted to follow up on that. Great people these, faced/facing the tough challenges of life with utmost confidence and zest. Hats off.
Maybe , I am not showing the right spirit or instilling confidence, but I do not want to disown my feelings here. I wanted to put forth what I am currently feeling, be it not right to think so.
Don't we all, at some stage in life desire or aspire or strongly work to become famous? We all want to be well-known amidst our friend circle,relatives and better still, even if people whom we don't know,know us. It gives a sense of pride that we have accomplished a great deal if people know who we are.
Agreed, deeds that better the society are indeed commendable and a sense of gratitude has to be shown to people who have strived to make a difference. They deserve to be famous. The very fact that other people know us, about us, is considered being 'famous' and the amount of joy it can bring to us is amazing.
But then, when fate beckons us to vacate this place, do all the accomplishments, fame and prosperity make any difference to us or the way we depart ? Maybe yes, maybe not. The truth remains that there is a final morning to everyone,be one a great soul or not. Sometimes I wonder, what motivates people to be good? Why should people work so hard and be ambitious to possess everything that they can think of?
Maybe , I am not showing the right spirit or instilling confidence, but I do not want to disown my feelings here. I wanted to put forth what I am currently feeling, be it not right to think so.
Don't we all, at some stage in life desire or aspire or strongly work to become famous? We all want to be well-known amidst our friend circle,relatives and better still, even if people whom we don't know,know us. It gives a sense of pride that we have accomplished a great deal if people know who we are.
Agreed, deeds that better the society are indeed commendable and a sense of gratitude has to be shown to people who have strived to make a difference. They deserve to be famous. The very fact that other people know us, about us, is considered being 'famous' and the amount of joy it can bring to us is amazing.
But then, when fate beckons us to vacate this place, do all the accomplishments, fame and prosperity make any difference to us or the way we depart ? Maybe yes, maybe not. The truth remains that there is a final morning to everyone,be one a great soul or not. Sometimes I wonder, what motivates people to be good? Why should people work so hard and be ambitious to possess everything that they can think of?
I suppose, the journey would not be enjoyed sans challenges, hope and goals....
I know I am not being spirited here, today;but I failed to tame my mind to think otherwise. For now. Hope I feel better in a while. There have been people facing the bitter facts of life, yet sportive, but look at me!! I don't intend to send wrong message to the real warriors of life, in fact, trying to pick up a lesson or two from them. They are the hope and relief that what we face could not necessarily be deserving to be called a problem. If not to the extent the people I noted in the article are dealing with, I have also been through such circumstances and seen from a closer distance, how people have battled it out to live a more energetic life later. I take a bow.
I know I am not being spirited here, today;but I failed to tame my mind to think otherwise. For now. Hope I feel better in a while. There have been people facing the bitter facts of life, yet sportive, but look at me!! I don't intend to send wrong message to the real warriors of life, in fact, trying to pick up a lesson or two from them. They are the hope and relief that what we face could not necessarily be deserving to be called a problem. If not to the extent the people I noted in the article are dealing with, I have also been through such circumstances and seen from a closer distance, how people have battled it out to live a more energetic life later. I take a bow.
