Life in decay
Resilience ....
In my garden, I found several broken stone pieces scattered, each bearing its unique shape and form. Among these stones, one caught my attention. I had recently come across a quotation online that resonated deeply with me: "In the end, we all become stories." This thought lingered, compelling me to consider how each life, if understood and articulated well, could indeed be a compelling story. I often found that my shared experiences didn’t always elicit the response I hoped for, while gossip about me seemed far more intriguing. Inspired, I decided to transform the stone into a keepsake bearing the profound quote. After cleaning it meticulously, I used liquid paint to inscribe the words. My vision was to frame this stone in a unique yet economical way. Fortunately, I found a carpenter willing to take on this unusual task. I even bundled in a few other odd jobs for him. However, when the job was completed, my excitement turned to disappointment. While fixing the stone into the ...
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This poignantly reminds us of the impermanence of everything and simultaneously the importance of living in the present.
ReplyDeleteWhatever is created is destroyed one day.Nothing is permanent in the world.Knowing the ephemeral nature of life and realising the importance of this moment are equally important.
You will create something or the other ( like a painting,trying a musical note on flute etc) every moment knowing that they are all temporary.Thus you are living in the present moment.This very moment is important for all of us.
You are also aware that the painting you made on a withered leaf is not going to last only for some time and permanently.
Seeing the totality of the scenario ,you recognise the present moment and also it's impermanence.
Painting made by you today is beautiful and the scribbling on the leaf is deeply meaningful.
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