08/07/2025
A Heart-Wrenching Reminder: Life is Precious, Live it Fully
A tragic incident has left us all shaken — a young doctor, just 32 years old, ended his life by jumping from the Atal Setu bridge. A son, a healer, a friend. Just moments before, he had told his mother he would come home for dinner. One simple sentence. So ordinary. So heartbreaking now.
Behind that promise was perhaps a storm of emotions no one saw coming. He was a man who had likely saved lives, eased pain, made sacrifices — yet silently carried a burden too heavy to bear. We may never understand the full story, but his loss is a brutal reminder that sometimes, even those who seem strong are fighting silent battles.
What are we chasing?
In this endless race — promotions, paychecks, praise — we forget the simple truth: life is not about proving yourself; it’s about living for yourself, and with those who love you.
Never live to please others. You were not born to meet expectations set by the world. Don’t do your work with the hope of applause or a return — that’s not living, that’s bargaining.
And don’t let selfishness sneak into your heart. It narrows your world until it feels empty, no matter how full your bank account or resume may be.
Instead, live for joy.
Laugh with your friends. Hug your parents. Say “I love you” to your brother or sister without needing a reason. Cook for your loved ones. Dance even if you don’t know how. Watch the rain fall without checking your phone. Make memories — not just achievements.
If you’re tired, take rest. If you’re sad, speak up. If you feel alone, reach out. You matter far more than you think. And someone, somewhere, would give anything just to have you around one more day.
Let’s stop glorifying pressure and pain. Let’s stop hiding behind “I’m fine.”
Let this young doctor’s tragic passing not be in vain. Let it be a wake-up call — to be kinder, to be softer, to be present. For ourselves. For our families. For our brothers and sisters.
Life is short. But it can be beautiful — if we choose to live it, not just survive it.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please don’t suffer in silence. Speak. Help is closer than you think. Your life is worth it.
