July 2, 2021

Life is Full of Paradoxes

Life is uncertain and short. Even so, we live as though it is permanent. Every day, we go to the bed and sleep with the confidence we will rise in the morning to achieve our goals. Man is a mortal being. Still, he behaves and acts as if to stay here forever. Though our body contains several ugly internal parts with excretions and germs, we showcase them with perfumes and clothes. Many people never mind their parents when they are alive, but resort to all kinds of respect and rituals once elders pass away. What a drama, isn't it?

A chick emerges from an egg with the hope of seeing the world, but gets trapped in the claws of a Hawk. Bees are known for their activeness and hard work. However, the delicious and salubrious honeycomb is used (robbed) by the human beings. Likewise, there are many people who toil and save a lot of wealth during their lifetime, but die without enjoying it.


Abundance of wealth by itself does not guarantee the happiness. Instead, it multiplies the worries as one should take steps for its maintenance and growth as well. However, when the same is shared with others, the joy is felt both by the giver and the recipient. A jeweler cannot subsist on the stocks of gold and silver, but depend on others for food, clothing and security. A lay person laments for his inability to have a square meal. Nonetheless, he doesn't bother to save for the next meal when he gets sufficient money.


A traveler desiring homely comfort ends up with a heavy baggage and more worries. He needs to check his paraphernalia now and then until the end of the journey. Conversely, a passenger with less luggage enjoys a carefree and memorable ride but forgoes certain comforts.


A business person keeps worrying about how to maintain and grow his trade. If he doesn't do that, he will lose his reputation and status in the market whilst the relatives treat with contempt. Even if he wishes to get out of these clutches, he cannot but forced to continue within the vicious cycle of worries and joy. Seldom, courage and determination drive a person to relinquish his power, fame and wealth to pursue a life of selfless service.


Preaching of anything becomes handy for many people, though it's disliked in their private life. Especially, politicians and religious leaders use this as a ploy to hoodwink the gullible public. Persons claiming to be detached from the routine life secretly yearn for the worldly pleasures. Sages and saints having a secluded lifestyle, pray for the heavenly abode only.


Distance and time always bring enchantment and respect. The charm of youth makes life rosy, but aging turns it lousy. Likewise, Fame and power are preferred by all. Nonetheless, they cost one's privacy and peace.


Whatever be, Life holds no charm without such incongruities and contradictions. In fact, paradoxes make the life interesting. So, don't lose your heart but enjoy the life.