The Art of Living

Suicide is easy. All you need is a thick rope, a poison, a cut in the vein, an overdose of sleeping pills, a good elevated place which would spare no bones if you choose to fall from it.(oh damn! It's supposed to be a anti-suicidal article, and here I am suggesting ways to kill yourself!) But the point I’m trying to convey here is: Killing yourself is easy, but creation of life isn't. Your mother carried you in her womb for nine long months and went through a near-death experience to bring you into his somewhat beautiful world, and doctors and nurses did struggle to pull you out of the dark, dark place and not to forget your father, who had walked across the hospital corridor, feeling nervous than ever.

Also, take a moment to think of all the struggles you had undergone, or the terrible things you had put up with so far in your life- the times you were abused by the  worst bully in your neighborhood, the bruises and blood on your skin when you fell off your bicycle, the day your favourite teacher yelled at you, because you failed an exam, your first heartbreak, the days when you lost hope of finding even an average college because your grades were so low and several other moments.

But why did you put up with all these experiences? Because you didn't want to give up! Because you are a little stronger than you think you are.

So, did you live past all these struggles only to kill yourself in fit of a rage, or a over single nerve-wrecking issue? Suicide is a very impulsive decision. Okay, sometimes, I do like to act impulsively. But impulsive killing(especially yourself!) is a big no-no!

You might have your reasons for suicide, alright! You might have lost interest in your life, might have felt like you are fighting a losing battle, might have wanted some peace, couldn't figure out how to get yourself out of a messy situation or a distressing phase. But try jotting down the reasons to live, I bet it will outnumber the reasons for dying.

And remember, ‘This too shall pass’.I live by this mantra. Every situation, or problem or obstacle, you face in life, no matter how disturbing or depressing it is, will be over one day or at least you will learn to deal with it, or will have simply gotten used to it. Because, you are always mightier than any obstacle in your life. And years later, when you think of that obstacle, it will seem silly, or at least insignificant. And you will end up  wondering why it aroused suicidal thoughts even.

Life needn't necessarily appear sweet or beautiful all the time. But remember, it's still worth living. Because it's the best gift you can ever get, even though it  isn't always neatly wrapped. So, no matter what life throws at you, fight on, live. And there will come a day, when you would look back and feel proud of yourself for your persistence and would call yourself a true warrior.