Towards the True Essence of Life: My Journey

After realizing that I have fewer years left to live than I have already lived, these changes have come in me:

• I no longer cry over the departure of a loved one because sooner or later, my time will also come.
• If my departure happens suddenly, I’ve stopped worrying about what will happen after me. I trust that everything will be fine.
• I’ve stopped fearing the wealth, power, and position of others.
• I’ve learned to take time for myself. I’ve accepted that the world does not depend on my shoulders, and everything will continue without me.
• I’ve stopped bargaining with small vendors and hawkers. Even if I’m overcharged sometimes, I smile and move on.
• I freely give old, worn-out items and empty containers to scrap collectors. Seeing their joy brings me immense satisfaction.
• Occasionally, I buy unnecessary items from street vendors to encourage them.
• Listening to the same stories from elders and children repeatedly doesn’t bother me anymore.
• Instead of arguing with the wrong person, I prefer maintaining my peace of mind.
• I openly appreciate people’s good deeds and ideas, and I enjoy the joy it brings me.
• I’ve stopped judging a person’s worth by branded clothes, gadgets, or possessions. I now understand that true personality shines through one’s thoughts, not brands.
• I’ve distanced myself from people who try to impose their bad habits or rigid beliefs on me. I no longer attempt to change them.
• When someone tries to outsmart me or overtake me in life’s race, I step aside and let them pass. After all, I’m not in any competition, nor do I have any rivals.
• I only do what brings me happiness. I’ve stopped worrying about “what will people say?”
• I prefer being close to nature over staying in five-star hotels. Simple meals like millet bread and vegetable curry satisfy me more than junk food.
• Instead of spending lavishly on myself, I’ve learned to find joy in helping those in need.
• I now prefer silence over trying to prove myself right in front of the wrong. Quietness brings peace to my soul.
• I’ve accepted that I’m just a traveler in this world. The only things I can carry with me are the love, respect, and humanity I share with others.
• My body is a gift from my parents, my soul is a blessing from nature, and my name was given by someone else. When nothing truly belongs to me, why worry about profit or loss?
• I’ve stopped sharing my troubles or hardships with others because I’ve realized that those who understand don’t need to be told, and those who need to be told will never truly understand.
• I’ve taken full responsibility for my joys and sorrows. I now know that my happiness is in my hands.
• I’ve learned the importance of living in the moment. Life is precious, and nothing here is permanent.
• I’ve immersed myself in service to humanity, kindness to animals, and care for nature to find inner peace.
• I’ve started living in the embrace of nature and divinity, knowing that eventually, I’ll return to their lap.

Late, but now I’ve understood the true meaning of life.