One of my friends today asked me a rather profound question ‘What is Life?’ In fact, every philosopher, every scientist, every thinker, every intelligent man tries to give his/her own interpretations tirelessly on this word. But, I gave a very simple definition of ‘life’ that came to my mind. ‘It is the period between your birth and death’. But, that friend was not convinced and said ‘What you said may be technically or politically correct. But, I am asking something more than that’.

Something more?

This raised a lot of questions in my mind; because no two lives are similar or identical. Each is destined to live or lead a life which had been invariably blessed or cursed on him/her. However, we have a lot of well wishers, positive thinkers, motivators, philosophers, spiritual persons, kith and kin, friends who have immense and amazing capacity to make us think, accept and believe that we ‘can’ and we ‘should’ change our lives if we ‘wish’ and ‘work’ for a better living.

Again, is it true in all the cases? I am afraid not.

When one is successful he/she is celebrated. Those who failed irrespective of their capabilities are analyzed for their misdemeanors. The successful lots are praised and turn a role model for many again irrespective of their intelligence or abilities.

Instead of dissecting one’s life it is better to accept their lives as it is and stay ahead. There is no guarantee that you will achieve something; it is just to keep you away from depression. God or Destiny, (if there is one), is not kind to all. He/It has his own preferences and priorities.

Ultimately, if one’s life is not a celebration, try one’s best to turn it not to make it into a curse or hell. And, ultimately, ‘try (I say only try) to be thankful for small mercies’. Isn’t it the popular axiom?