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Trivial matters- deep meanings
Amina
I could no longer hold back my tears. Everything seemed to be rushing towards me. All of a sudden, life became meaningless. I felt like fleeing away from everyone and everything. It was too big a blow, beyond my perceptions. It's a feeling of agony, a pain in the heart, a feeling of distress running through my veins. A feeling that can't be described in words. I didn't know what to do but just cry and cry until my tears dry out.
With these thoughts roving in my mind, I went to the verandah for some fresh air. A cool breeze caressed me. I looked at the sky - clean and clear. No dark patches to mourn about. I wished my mind could be as clear and pure - free from the filth of unwanted memories. I plucked a flower from the plant I water everyday - a jasmine adorned gorgeously in its own elegance - its fragrance lifting my agonized spirits. It seemed to smile at me a smile that doesn't need words to explain itself. I wished all the people around me could be like this tiny little beauty!
I looked at the green grass on my lawn - fresh and energized. They seemed to embrace each other with love and care. I heard a pair of birds singing together. Why are we human beings so detached and unruly when these elements of nature are in perfect harmony? As I was pondering over these ideas, I noticed the rays of sun playing hide and seek with the dark green leaves of the largest tree in my lawn. I suddenly got the answer to all my questions. Life seemed to have a whole new meaning to me.
Had there been no darkness we would never perceive the value of light. Had there been no falsehood, we would never understand the beauty of truth. Had there been no winter we would never enjoy the warmth of a hot cup of coffee. Had all the people been equal in status and behavior, we wouldn't discern the virtues of life. Had everyone been of equal caliber, we wouldn't find out precious talents. Had there been no ups and downs in life, it would've been too boring and dull.
It's with distance that you realize how much you love your dear ones. It's after sorrow that you can experience the charm of joy. It's after shedding tears that you feel light and free. It's the law of nature that life is comprised of ups and downs, but we should be able to look at small discrepancies rationally. After all, our life is small and we can't afford to waste it with mere strife and friction. So go ahead, be rational and live!
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