We survived…
The world was coming to an end on 21-12-2012 and there were parties being organized to celebrate the last day on earth. Some far-sighted ones were gearing up for this by buying surviving gear and supplies. The practical people were making logical plans and thinking up of ways to survive.
Being a breach baby, I have always been jumping feet first into things without thinking too much about the consequences. I have never worried about what the world thought of my actions as long as I consciously didn’t hurt or harm anyone.
Seeing the doomsday looming large on the horizon, what did I do? I wrote to my loved ones and told them ‘Just in case the world ends tomorrow remember that ‘I Love you’. That’s the impractical and emotional me. I didn’t construct underground shelters, nor did I buy supplies to last me for months hiding in the dark cellar. I just shared my deepest feelings and thoughts with those who matter the most to me. And when they wrote back and called to acknowledge my messages and calls, I was content to go to sleep without a single shred of fear in my heart and mind.
I had lived and loved to my heart’s content and had no regrets. My father always used to say, “Never have regrets in your life, live it the way you want to and be genuine and true to yourself and those you love. Nothing else matters in the end, everybody leaves this world empty handed but the riches of the blessings you receive, being your true self, keep you company always.”
Thank you Dad for being such a wonderful father and teaching me to live with dignity and pride. Your generosity and unconditional love towards family and friends has taught me the true meaning of being a good human being. I love you dad and miss you, everyday, especially on my birthday, the day you decided to say goodbye to the world and to me.
Sulekha aka Lucks
Awwww Outlier I was so touched with your message, to know I was one of the loved ones. Love you so much. As I wrote you and I have miles to go in this journey called and experience so many more things that will truly enrich us. God bless you my souls sis
Rimly, We do have a long life to live and miles to go. Just wanted to say I LOVE YOU to those who matter to me and you do, a lot. Thank you for your lovely comment.
Indeed we did. I never had a doubt that we would not have.
Happy 2013.
Kind regards,
Mike
Welcome to my site and thanks for your comment. I didn't doubt it either 🙂
Hey .. Happy New Year..
New year brings new hope.. I wish you lots of luck and happiness in the year ahead..
The teaching of your dad is indeed priceless.. keep it with you always.. it will hold you in good stead..
Take care..
Thanks Deepak, appreciate your kind words.
A nice write! We did survive 21/12/2012! It’s been two years approx! Silly no? what if the world had truly ended then, I wonder!
Of course I knew that the world wouldn’t end! And it didn’t 🙂 Good for me and the world too, I suppose. But it is good that you did send out that loving note to all your loved ones. Just in case…:)
This is so touching… I have no words that can compare…Sometimes it’s important to let people know we love them in any way we can..This is my humble take away from this
Such a touching and heartfelt post. Good you let people know how you felt about them. Often we assume they know but they don’t. Your father sounded like a great man and very wise.
Such a emotional post Sulekha. I liked the idea of the letters to our loved ones.
We miss our loved ones when they are gone. Sad to read about your father.
God bless.
Such an endearing post Sulekha! I think it is honourable that you wrote your loved ones to tell them how much you loved them (instead of buying supplies!). 😉 Sorry to hear about your father – he sounded like a wonderful man – passing on your birthday. <3