Laughter is the Best Medicine

Love people with a laughing face.
Kolkata, India
January 27, 2016 1:59am CST
My good neighbor Mr. Desai is a kind hearted person. I first met him in the park while doing morning walk. In a very few days we became good friends. Mr. Desai is not only a good natured person, but involve in various types of social activities as well. No one in his way will move ahead without greeting him. The pathetic side of his life that their only son died in his early youth due to a fatal accident and after that Mrs. Desai suffered from a severe cerebral stroke and remained bedridden. Mr. Desai never complain to anyone about this pathetic side, but look after his wife with huge patience. I asked him one day with some hesitation “How can it be possible for you to remain calm and composed in this manner?” The answer was not only amazing but brought tears to my eyes. He said that to serve the needy people and underprivileged with a laughing face can solve many problems and helped him to overcome his own grief. That day while sitting in my balcony I realized life has another meaning and perhaps god has sent people like Mr. Desai to fulfil that.
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@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
27 Jan 16
I admire him for his patience in taking care of his bed ridden wife. Aside from that he still finds time and energy to serve the needy and the underprivileged. I wonder how old he is and i wonder from where he draws his strength?
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• Kolkata, India
27 Jan 16
He is nearly 60 and I also wonder it in same way. Perhaps the god has given him the strength and vision.
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@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
27 Jan 16
@Paul2015 Thats one big possibility. Only the Gods can give us so much strength in trying times.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
27 Jan 16
Helping others with a smile and keeping us busy are the ways to make us happy inside. Life is cruel to some people, but they survive with their gut and determination.
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• Kolkata, India
27 Jan 16
@dpk262006 Yeah, you are absolutely right. We should follow the path and vision of these noble people.
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@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
29 Jan 16
He's a very wise man. Thinking of others helps us to forget ourselves.
@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
28 Jan 16
What a wise and kindly soul your neighbour is