Life's Reality

Though we are all aware that life is very uncertain, especially in these days of pandemic, some small incidents/events strongly teach us this truth. I would like to put forth a very small incident, which I happened to witness.

It was a beautiful morning. The sun was shining beautifully. I was waiting for the bus in the bus stand. Though I live in a city full of congestion, pollution, etc., I enjoy small things of beauty like a beautiful flower blooming in a plant, a small child walking along with its mom, a group of girls going to the college giggling all the way, a tree gently swaying in the morning breeze etc. I would note a lot of beautiful things within the few minutes I wait for the bus.

As stated earlier, I was standing in the bus stand, waiting for my bus. There was a big tree near the bus stand. Suddenly, I noticed a big green worm hanging in a string from the tree. It was a bright green worm and it shined in the morning sun. The worm was also swaying gently along with the breeze in the string. I was just enjoying the sight of the worm. I was imagining how it would become a beautiful butterfly when grown up. The breeze became a little stronger and the worm fell on the road. Within fraction of a second, a car coming in the road ran over the worm and it was crushed leaving a little green patch on the road. This incident affected me so much and brought tears to my eyes. It made me realize the life’s reality in a stronger way.

I felt that we should wake up at least now and give more value to family, friends and relatives, happiness, peace of mind, love and kindness.