WHY NOW AND ME It is difficult to fathom the mystery or comprehend with our finite minds the truth of life and death. We come to this world and leave this planet unannounced and without our consent or knowledge. We can shed ocean of tears, meditate ad nauseum, look to science, introspect with an attempt to unravel this natural, universal mystery in vain, without fully satisfactory, justifiable reasons, We have many searching questions for which there is no answer to put us at ease and comfort., At times we can take recourse to some visible signs causes as illness, accidents, lack of proper care ,precautions and judgment, that only calm momentarily our inquisitive nature .It is universal truth that all living things must perish one day, or better still to accept that we are born to die. It is not understandable as to why some are called very early in life, even before birth, others at a very young age and still others after a living a long, fulfilling dreams. Some define such truths as the destiny, over which living beings including humans have no control No matter what you do, it will still occur .Research in medicine and science, surgery have at best prolonged life, but have not yet unraveled the formula that troubles our existence and death .It is only the faith and belief in some religions that can console, comfort us that it is the will of God, We are akin to travelers just passing through from our temporary abode to permanent, enduring space, Yet others believe in rebirth depending upon their deeds while on this earth Then some are of the opinion that very thing ends with exhaling the last breath just as birth begins with inhaling. Do other forms of life, excluding humans have meaning to their existence, if not to be solely for the benefit of mankind?
We are disappointed and despair that we are unable to fulfill our plans for self, family and the society and needed a little longer to time to achieve our goals, Such luxury of extended time beyond expiry date is not our right to demand. Hence it is best to live for toady as if it is the last day., We wonder why the farmer will pluck the raw mangoes for pickles, others when due for ripening and yet leave others on tree untouched, It is his will as the owner and master and no one can challenge his decisions or it will have any impact on him. Similarly a gardener plucks flowers for sale and decoration and leaves others to admire a beautiful scene of riots and colours to soothe him , When we depart we just return without anything, leaving everything behind. There is no point in cursing, swearing, blaming for our departure or simply and helplessly resigning to destiny., when we have been bestowed with the gift of freedom and will to exercise our destiny Everyone of us will depart one day with one way reserved seat, confirmed ticket free of cost the flight,arriving on schedule without a second` s delay. Our good deeds are our luggage ,humanity our passport and ,love our visa, Hence be sure to travel Executive class to your final destination. The loss of life whether known or unknown, at any stage, in any circumstances is as valuable and precious to be measured without slightest discrimination Nelson Lopes, Chinchinim
