Hello friends,
Are you feeling fed up or alone? Do you see people who seem similar to you? In this post, I would like to share an observation from my own life.
Human life goes through various stages, comprising thousands of experiences and hundreds of incidents. These occurrences shape a person, influencing their thoughts and way of living. Some individuals remain strong, understanding and not getting swayed easily.
I want to discuss a particular situation: loneliness and its impact on an individual. It is crucial to bring happiness to everyone through the support of others. We should strive to understand others’ situations and identify their needs.
Have you ever noticed someone who appears neutral, without any vibrancy around them?
If not, I encourage you to start observing.
Once in the morning, I went to the roof of my flat for a specific purpose. To my surprise, I found my landlady watering a Tulsi (Basil) plant. Before sharing any further details, let me provide you with a glimpse of the roof.
It is a small-sized roof surrounded by walls. The landlords have set up numerous plants there, creating a small rooftop garden. The garden features various plants such as Tulsi (Basil), sunflowers, roses, and more. However, the majority of the plants are Tulsi (Basil), forming a flourishing community. The sight of these plants brings immense joy and happiness.
So here’s the story: I witnessed the landlady watering a dry Tulsi plant among other flourishing plants in the garden. This puzzled me as all the other plants were thriving while this one seemed lifeless. Intrigued, I decided to inquire about its condition. I asked the landlady why this particular plant appeared so dry compared to the others. Her response, although not immediately clear to me, may be evident to you.
She explained that “the plant was initially taken by a neighbor who intended to place it on their balcony for decoration. However, it dried up, and they returned it to her”. Now she was giving it another chance in the small rooftop garden.
Her reply carried a deep sense of faith and determination to revive the plant. With this information, I returned to my room, leaving the incident behind, yet unable to dismiss the significance of her words.
Some days later, I found myself at my teacher’s house, waiting outside for him. During that time, my attention was captivated by a magnificent blooming Tulsi (Basil) plant. I was amazed by its size and had never seen a plant so vibrant before. When I later had the opportunity to speak with my teacher, I couldn’t resist asking about the secret behind the plant’s remarkable beauty and how he managed to maintain it so well.
To my surprise, his answer was astonishing and difficult for my mind to accept, yet my heart whispered that it could be true.
He explained that he had once found the plant in a desolate state, appearing lifeless and devoid of hope or light.
Moved by compassion, he decided not to give up on it. He took a small part of the Tulsi plant and brought it into his room. With love, he offered it sugar, water, and constant conversation, considering it something special, akin to conversing with the moon, stars, God, and nature. Day by day, he nurtured the plant with affection. After some time, a miracle occurred—the plant came to life, blooming with vigor.
I witnessed firsthand the love and devotion he bestowed upon that plant, which now stood tall and magnificent.
Although I couldn’t fully grasp the significance of the incident at that time, it has now struck a chord within me. It made me contemplate the journey of an individual through stages of loneliness, hopelessness, and separation in life, and how those experiences manifest in their inner world.
What happens when someone becomes separated from a loved one due to death, a disagreement, or distance?
How does it affect their life, driving them into a world of isolation without hope?
It highlights the importance of providing companionship, love, and affection to prevent others from withering away in the depths of loneliness. It is crucial to recognize the emotions of someone, especially those close to us, as they navigate such circumstances.
How could we allow anyone to wither when we ourselves may one day find ourselves in a similar state?
Let us always strive to spread love, overlooking mistakes, egos, and conflicts, reuniting with our loved ones and cultivating an environment that remains evergreen, filled with happiness and radiant light.