fragile.. so fragile
By capoquek
@capoquek (60)
Singapore
February 13, 2011 11:55am CST
Whenever I see the news, accidents are happening daily, natural disasters, on going wars, many people are dying every second. I used to always think everything would be okay, and that I am strong and its just so impossible to die right now. However my perception changed one day when I went to school, and that the teacher announced that one of my classmate has just passed away the day before. Its so sudden and it also made me realized how people just come and go, and that we should cherish all my loved ones for we won't know when will they depart from this world. What do you guys think about life, is it fragile to you?
3 responses
@silvercoin (2101)
• Lithuania
13 Feb 11
Yes,it's very fragile.It's funny that people sometimes act like they're going to stay on this earth forever.I remember wandering through local cemetery and reading gravestones when suddenly I came across a new grave and read the name of my childhood friend there.I stood there and I couldn't believe it was her.
@capoquek (60)
• Singapore
14 Feb 11
Hi silvercoin, I agree with you that sometimes people act as though they are going to stay on this earth forever. I myself have felt that way too, I attempted many dangerous activities and dared myself to do stupid things like climbing buildings without safety gears nor proper routes to climb, running across heavy traffic during red lights.. I was pretty young then. Now I realize how blessed I am to actually survive all those crazy actions, I would probably not attempt them any more now that I learned to value my life and cherish it well. Also, I am sorry about your loss, was she close to you before?
@silvercoin (2101)
• Lithuania
14 Feb 11
We used to play together in the back yard as we were kids.Later she moved with the family and I didn't know anything about her until I found out that she's gone.This time forever.She was two years younger.Nice, playful girl.Life's short.It really made me value my time here on earth more.
@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
13 Feb 11
Yes dear Capoquek, life i very fragile and nothing is assured! We never know what would happen next minute! Though this is a naked truth of every one's life we behave with the feeling that 'This can't happen to me!' But one has to remember that every one of us is a Puppet in the hands of the great Puppeteer the Almighty. We are here till the time he wants us to play the role given to us.
So I feel when we understand this point then why not have good time with all the people around us and especially with the loving ones!
I lost my father about 5 years back! Having spent about a month or so with him and my mother during my vacation. I returned back to my work place with my wife and kid and extended an invitation to him to visit our place so that I will arrange a local Pilgrimage tour for him and my mother for which he agreed! Alas next day I received a call from my sister who resides in the same city that my father is no more as he had a stroke and heart failure! It was too sad moment!
Still I feel so bad that I have taken every thing guaranteed and promised him to take to the local pilgrimage and he is no more within next two days! Sadly I carried his ashes to the Pilgrim palce and immersed it in the river Ganges which is considered as one of the most sacred river we have in India!
Yes, dear friend in today's World every thing is temporary including the life! It is fragile and as you said is too fragile so let us share our love and affection to all the ones whom we really love as we never know if they will be there tomorrow or not or rather will be be there to love them tomorrow!
Thanks for the discussion which was a thought provoking one!All the best!
@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
14 Feb 11
Yes Dear Capoquek! I understand the thing,"The Grand Fathers" are really loving lots in this world sent by the God to us , I too really miss my grand father at this old age of 50 when I am ready to become a grand father!
I have got my father's picture hanged on the wall and I now and then just talk with this picture as if he is still alive ! It really pinches us and our heart goes out for the beloved ones who deserved much more love and affection from us when they were alive! So now I make a point to tell the people whom I love to tell them that I really love them! Thanks !
@capoquek (60)
• Singapore
14 Feb 11
Hi AKRao24, first of all I am sorry about your father, it must have been really a heartache for you.. I had a similar experience like yours, I lost my grandfather a few years back too, it was really sudden as well. I was having fun and playing with my mates and I got called up to the office, turns out it was a call from my mum, she said: "grandpa has just passed away.." I felt really lost as well, and I didn't know how to react or whatsoever since I was prepared for it. I didn't even have the chance to bid him farewell. I guess I have to cherish everyone that I love while I still can, and not regret after they are gone. Thank you for your response (: all the best to you too!
@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
13 Feb 11
Life is very fragile to me. Just over two years ago my son (24 at the time) had a wreck. His friend was driving and didn't see a truck coming. OUr lives ended that day. He has a traumatic brain injury and now I care for him 24/7. WIth just one phone call I lost the life I was living and he has never been the same. He is improving but ever so slowly - life is indeed very fragile.
@capoquek (60)
• Singapore
14 Feb 11
I am sorry for your loss, yes indeed it is very fragile. I hope that one day your son's injury would recover completely, its really upsetting and he's so young and just about ready to go into the workforce. I hope you will continue to stay strong and overcome this obstacle and that life will get better for you!
