Tomorrow may never be mine

Tomorrow may never be mine

We as humans tend to put off things till the morrow; it is done more as an instinct without realizing the potential dangers inherent with keeping things hanging for another day. Humans can be broadly categorized into two categories, one who would like to get things done and over with instantly, these types of people cannot bear to wait on anything. They feel fidgety till such time they do not conclude on what they set out to do, at least lay the foundations. Others sadly are of the type who would invariably love to put off things for tomorrow. It is almost second nature to put off things.

There could be many reasons for this, including the feeling that life cannot snap instantly in this modern world, and if it were there would be ways and means of salvage with growing knowledge in the field of science and medicine. Another line of thinking may be that with my experience and skills I have the foresight to see it coming and therefore would be forewarned of any calamities on this front. Others may be just darned lazy with a ‘who cares’ attitude. Whatever may be the line of thought or whichever school of thought you subscribe to, tomorrow is not in our hands, and literally thinking, tomorrow never comes because with every sunrise it is TODAY.

We tend to rough out our youth without succor or solace so that we can finally rest once we stop working, but what if we do not reach that stage. I know friends who would put off doing a good deed, because there is always a tomorrow. Somewhere I read once of a gentleman well known in social circles who had no time for his wife and daughter. Of what use is it if you were to conquer the world but lose your soul.

Some put off treating minor ailments seemingly unaware that little niggles lead to a major disease. Like a vehicle which makes strange noises, being indicative of a major trouble so our body cries out through pains and aches, disregard it at your own peril. Some people tend to carry on post retirement since they expect to be existent for long. They are selfish not to pay back to society for what they derived from it. A meaningful life would be served by giving back to society with man years out of this life, a portion of your years spent in accumulation and self-interests.

To the willing there are many ways available to serve human beings who are less privileged. There are people working in offices that very secretly keep their knowledge to themselves, lest they divulge it to their subordinates and lose their importance. One’s importance is not solely dependent on one’s knowledge but how one uses it, who benefits from it and how much willing is that person to share it with others.

You will hardly come across an obituary that is scripted in harsh words to the departed soul, it is important to have people talk good while you are at it rather than when you are tucked away six feet underground. What use is your labour if you cannot enjoy the fruits of it? All the money in your treasury cannot buy you peace and happiness; neither can it repair a paralyzed body. Jackie Chan the famous martial arts exponent and actor recently decided to give all to charity even though he has a son. He wants his son to make his own life.

We are busy providing for our successors, what a paradox, what purpose do riches serve when the being is extinct? The question one may ask here is should we not store grain for the rainy day? Yes, but in limited measures, not a storehouse full of grain with birds and rodents gnawing away.

Enjoy today, live life to its full, do good, spread a measure of love and help your less fortunate brothers and sisters, spread cheer and vibrant energy where ever you are, and life would be worth lived, much more pleasures and satisfaction can be derived this way rather than living in isolation with a storehouse full of grain with no one to share it with and health oozing sadly into the sunset.

Robin Varghese
mail to: robin_vargh@yahoo.com