THE IRONIES OF LIFE.. can be so tragic..
A lot of sad and bad things have been happening in the world lately and it really makes me wonder.. WHY do these things happen?
How does a happy picnic spot become a graveyard all of a sudden? Why does a wife on her honeymoon give a contract for husband to be killed? How does a Dreamliner crash and erupt into a ball of fire almost immediately after takeoff with everyone (except one person) dying?
What makes that same Dreamliner collapse on top of a medical college mess where young "soon to be doctors" were enjoying a short break from their arduous duties to have lunch? Why were those who are actually "life savers" killed? Are there any answers? Not really..
BOEING as a company will be taken to task.. inquiries will be made.. AIR INDIA will come under the scanner for questionable security measures (or rather.. the lack of them).. Ministers will mouth platitudes and give lengthy speeches.. families will be compensated with money.. and it will become an old story soon..
I just want to share my feelings about this horrific episode.. because I believe that in everything that happens.. there is a lesson and a takeaway..
Through my life of almost 62 years I have lost no less than SEVEN family members to air disasters.. having said that, I never think of that while boarding a flight!
As I sit to think of those that have perished.. I wonder what their last thoughts were before the crash.. unrealized dreams.. goals that would never be achieved.. people they would never meet again.. promotions earned but never to be received.. vacation plans that would never see the light of day.. proposals that wont be made.. the baby that won't complete the family.. it was just too late..
And when I sit to pray for the families and friends of those who have been lost.. so many possible scenarious run riot in my head.. Are they regretting something nasty they may have said.. Did they fight about something trivial? Were they rude or unkind in their words or actions? Was there a secret they wanted to share? An apology that should have been made in person? Is there a planned celebration that won't take place? A family holiday that will remain as a dream.. It is just too late now..
We really need to count our blessings and be grateful that it's not TOO LATE YET.. to say thank you.. to tell the people we love that we love them (in so many words).. to send those flowers.. to make that call.. to write that email.. to say that prayer..
What an incredible lesson there is to be learned from this tragedy.. watch your thoughts.. choose your words carefully and no matter what happens.. be kind.. At the end of the day.. no one should ever live with regrets for what they "could have and should have done".. for others as well as for themselves..
The difference between life and death is one breath.. just ONE breath.. If you have been at all affected by the crash of AI 171.. please stop taking your life and the people you love for granted!
Make time for people.. meet them.. TALK to them.. about your hopes and dreams.. whims fancies and desires.. Celebrate your birthday with your friends and family.. it is a blessing to be surrounded by love!! Realize and give thanks for waking up every morning and simply being alive.. for it is a privilege denied to so many! LIVE every day of your life the fullest happiest and most beautiful way you can..
Do it simply because.. in the truly immportal words of the brilliant poet Javed Akhtar..
Har ghadi badal rahi hai roop zindagi
Chaanv hai kabhi, kabhi
hai dhoop zindagi
Har pal yahan
Jee bhar jiyo jo hai samaa
Kal ho naa ho
Har pal yahan
Jee bhar jiyo jo hai samaa
Kal ho naa ho
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Touching written from the heart true
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ReplyDeleteKamal Taraporevala
ReplyDeleteTouches the heart!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pallu, for sharing such a touching and profound reflection. Your words beautifully remind us of life's fragility and the importance of cherishing each moment. It’s a gentle but powerful call to live with gratitude, kindness, and love—because, in the end, those are the memories and feelings that truly matter.
ReplyDeleteI would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in my life—family, friends, colleagues—who have been a part of my journey. Your support, love, and presence have been the guiding lights that make every day meaningful. Sorry if I have overlooked these blessings in the rush of life, but your importance is never lost on me. And Pallu a special warm hug to you, cos you are special.
Life is a precious gift—one we should celebrate daily.
Pallu, Thank you again for this heartfelt reminder. May we all hold our loved ones a little closer and live with gratitude and warmth.
Vishi.
I have tears. Thank you for this reminder. Incredibly well-written, Pallu Masi, and thank you always for being you.
ReplyDelete"No one is you and that is your power" is something that comes to mind after reading your words. To be given this gift of life, we tend to be ungrateful many times and sweat the small stuff. But there is so much more to life than that and we aught to celebrate the gift that it actually is, moment to moment, day in and day out. By bringing all of ourselves authentically to the table, we can powerfully take on each day with confidence and zest, never forgetting that gratitude to be alive comes first. Grateful for you, grateful to be me, and undeniably grateful for this life. Lots of love, always.
-SK
Praying God not to give anyone such horrible death.Yes life is precious but uncertain.We must value our own as well as other's.
ReplyDeleteSo very true
ReplyDeleteLive today as if it were your last and we have many reasons to be grateful!!
We are truly blessed
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Kal ho na ho is one of my favourite songs !!!
I never get tired of hearing !
Amita