Two different news that have sadly dominated media from the past few days were about; a young German student known as Tugce A, 23, of Turkish
origin, who died after almost two weeks in coma.
She tried to aid and stood for young girls
who were bullied in a violent quarrel. She was hit by a boy who waited in
parking area for her to come out of McDonald's in Offenbach, near Frankfurt on
a Saturday night, where she was dining with friends according to ibtimes UK. After being hit by boy she fell on ground and entered coma. Her parents let
her die on her 23rd birthday as doctors told them there is no hope
left for her survival. Today Germany mourns the death of this courageous girl.
The other sad news shocked all cricket
Fans and rest of the world. Australian cricket player Phillip Hughes died at the age of 25 as he could not recover from an injury, he was struck by a
bouncer on Tuesday , fell on ground and could never stand again. All cricket lover are in deep pain with this sad news.
You will be thinking why I have
mentioned about these incidents here, as for sure I am not any kind of news
reporter etc. I believe when anywhere in world such incidents take place, it
concerns us all. Point of mentioning these two happenings here is; “ How uncertain the life is!”
The
future is no more uncertain than the present. ―Walt Whitman
Such incidents always teach us certain
lessons;
·
Death is universal and
inevitable, it’s part of our life. So we must prepare well to die a GOOD DEATH.
·
We must not forget to praise
God for His blessings.
·
We must thank Him for
giving another beautiful day.
·
No matter what we are
doing, we must do it in an extra ordinary way.
·
We must try to help other
and stand with courage if witness any injustice towards anyone.
·
Believe in your abilities,
faith, dreams and try to make best use of it, every day.
·
Remember the stories of
successful people who fought, struggled through challenges before success.
Every day when we get up in
morning our mind is full of plans that we think to execute during the day. We
sleep with a hope for other day and we wake up with a hope for a bright day
full of planning. In all this the thing we miss, we do not realize for a moment
that this can be our LAST MOMENT and DAY.
Every day while on the way to
our working places we come across many road accidents and news about people who
die. We feel sad about their demise and feel sorry for families and then move
on. Get stuck with our work and plans and not for a single moment we think
about our last day.
With each passing moment we must
remember about uncertainty of our future and end of our life. On the other hand
this uncertainty of our life must not stop us for doing great things. Few among
us have inherited a fear about the future. No one from us know what’s going to
happen? As we are not sure about our life
and future so we must not be painful or disastrous for tomorrow — but be
hopeful, peaceful and thankful for today.
Odds of us getting in car
accidents, bad news or some great happening are not greater tomorrow than they are
today. Being a teacher many times I talk about rolling a dice. I feel our life
is like the outcomes of dice i-e; unknown, we do not know what
will come. Are you scared, while rolling a dice, about it’s outcome? I do not
think so. I think that “ not knowing” is not a big problem. Whatever possibility
life brings to us happiness, loss, pain we must try to stand courageous and
fight. All the problems can help us take new challenges in new days,…………..” if we will get”.
We must not be afraid to follow
unknown paths. Try to flow with change. Try to be flexible. No matter what unexpected
comes to you, try to deal with it without fear and anger. Respond with calmness
and in this whole process every day we experience something new. It sometimes
makes our lives beautiful and more meaningful.
I think in our everyday life we
must take some time to thank our God for blessing us with another day full of
hopes. We must thank Him for granting us another day to fix our errors and
mistakes. On the other hand we must take every day as last day of our lives and
try to do best.
We must think that each day we
have, is like an exam paper with unknown questions, with a limited time. We do
not know when red signal will come for us and we will be STOPPED
for ever. All we need to do is, start the day like a day in exam. Do best in
every part and moment of the life and by the end we must try to finish all the
assignments that can be completed within a day. We must not leave anything on
tomorrow as we never know ,” if we are going to
have it , or not.”
We have the ability to develop
our lives and overcome our sufferings. We can change our lives and leave an
ever lasting impression. Try to be the One with an everlasting impression.
I hope that all of us will try to;
"Live a beautiful life with a try that people remember us after our death".
How the uncertainty of future normally affect your life??
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Your words ring so true! There is nothing certain about this life....it can change on a dime. My father passed suddenly when I was just 17...a time when we were just getting to experience the closeness of an older child with her father. It changed my life forever...just as so many lives are changed every day. So it's wise to give thanks daily.
ReplyDeleteHello Jacquie
DeleteI feel sorry to hear about that. You are right some happenings really change our lives for ever.
This is uncertainty of life that brings many challenges everyday. It's best to thank for every passing day.
One of the most fundamental facts about life is that "the only thing that's certain in life is uncertainty".
ReplyDeleteHello Catarina
DeleteYou are right. There is nothing permanent like change and nothing certain like uncertainty of life. Life is uncertain but death is certain but with mystery, when it will come. We must thank for blessings , before its too late.
its true we don't know what will happen the next moment so live ever moment as its the last moment. i like this poem so i am sharing it
ReplyDeleteSitting on the steps, looking across the lake,
Wondering why life, at times, can seem great.
But in that second, it took me to just think,
My life could change, faster than a blink.
Is this a reason why we should always cherish?
Not knowing when loved ones may suddenly perish.
Living every day like it is our very last,
for our days could be very long or go by very fast
So I'll cherish and take nothing for granted,
not say things that shouldn't be chanted.
If this is the last day I have on this earth,
I accept my life, for what it's been worth.
Tomorrow isn't promised to young or old alike,
Today may be the last day I'm able to hold you tight.
Don't wait for tomorrow, do it all today,
If tomorrow never comes, you'll never regret a day.
Source: http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/like-it-is-my-very-last#ixzz3KZT8hn6K
Family Friend Poems
Very Nice poem shafaq
DeleteThank you for nice share
Tomorrow isn't promised to us. So live as if today is your last day on earth. Love like you've never loved before. Dream deeper than you've ever imagined you could dream. Experience all that your heart desires. If tomorrow you wake and everything still remains, at least your living now! ~ Gregory James Upson -
ReplyDeleteHello Arleen
DeleteThis is such a lovely sum up. This is true and most beautiful message. I think we must live accordingly to be free of fears and full of hopes and strengths.
Thank you for your lovely message.
It is really a very nice massage.It is true but we are busy only in this world and not prepare our self for such a true life i,e life here after .thank you for such a nice message.
ReplyDeleteHello Haya
DeleteThank you for your time. It is very important to prepare our self for tomorrow.
True words Anna, and stated beautiful. Someone said, I think it was an actress or comedian when getting news of having cancer, "None of us gets out of life alive." Only God knows how many beats our heart will make, how many breaths we will take. I love that I have faith in knowing, "everything is as it should be." In events such as what you shared, in the tragedy that we see in it, thinking that "everything is as it should be" helps alleviate the sadness, the anger, the fear. Lovely message from you.
ReplyDeleteHello Patricia
DeleteThat quote is lovely.
God truly knows about everything and I feel that everyday come up with a surprise. We must try to appreciate all the gifts that we are sent by God. It will bring peace and satisfaction.
Thank you for your comment.
Your post so resonated with me Anna. There truly is nothing certain about how long our life will be. It could end tomorrow or in a decade or a 100 years. My best friend was killed, unnecessarily, by her husband for no good reason. He has suffered for it along with both families. It changed their's and my life forever. I miss her badly. For me I try to do the right things in all things. When one lives a life of kindness and understanding the rewards are many. :-)
ReplyDeleteHello Susan
DeleteI feel sad about your friend and this is reality that one who leaves us can not go away but remains with you in our memories. The place from where he disappears from our eyes can never be filled again with any other person.
It surly change lives of many. But this is a reality that one who has come , will surly go. No one knows , when and how.
It is good that we follow good habits in our lives, it will bring love , peace for us.
Thank you for your time and comment.
There is certainly nothing certain about life except death. It's a bit morbid but I always wonder about my last day and when it will occur desperately hoping it won't be a painful death. I'm more concerned about the pain rather than the act of dying... :(
ReplyDeleteHello Jenny
DeleteI really think and pray same for my last day. I pray that when I die, I die with peace and with a satisfaction that in my capacity I tried to do best.
Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate that.
Hi Anna - you are so right - live each day as if it's your last. We don't know when we'll be called but I do know that we can't dwell on that moment, instead we have to make each moment count.
ReplyDeleteHello Lenie.
DeleteYou are right about that. Truly we do not know when is our turn and I feel in this mystery we still feel safe and for get about the worry. If we come to know that we will die on a specific day then all of us can understand how we will feel. There is a secret and it will be disclosed when the right and written time will come when we will be called.
Thank you for your time.
Wow, so true. Death is the only certainty in life but it is the only thing we are never prepared for and cannot accept. It is so important to live the best lives we can and tell the people in our lives that we love them.
ReplyDeleteHello Noelle
DeleteI too believe that we never accept death and do not ever think to prepare for it. Its not only us who do not accept, all our family , friends they also do not accept. It is nice to pass every moment and enjoy it with family and loved ones.
:) True .we never know whats gonna happen.but people do live life as their last day @ people of karachi.they never know are they coming back alive or not.but still we hear about deaths , accidents , natural disasters etc.all we do is fell sorry about them and forget.we never think we can be them.....if everyone start thinking like he/she can die anytime there will be peace everywhere.Because they dnt know how long they gonna live and so they try to be good as long as they are breathing.Islam also teaches us to remember your grave each day.This also makes us fear God.we do not do bad things as we know we will be there today, tomorrow ....anytime.
ReplyDeleteHello Hassan
DeleteYou are right , we are living in a critical time in Pakistan and situation in Karachi is worst. I hope and pray that our establishment will pay some attention for bring peace in Karachi.
You are right we must remember our end and death protects our life till our last breath.
Thank youf or your time
We all know of things that happen that can happen to anyone. Things that can completely change life or bring it to an end. But I feel that you really have to ignore that. You can't live your life based on what might happen, but rather based on what is happening/
ReplyDeleteHello Ken
Deleteyou are right we have to live the moment we have than fearing about what will come tomorrow.
Thanks for your time.
What a somber post this is and so true about life. You have indeed captured the uncertainties and how we should still live inspite of them in a wonderful way. I have many times had these thoughts you have penned down, I bet many people do, because it is the way of life. I like the statement that we must leave an impression. Death is inevitable, but the legacy you leave behind is a choice.
ReplyDeleteHello welli
DeleteI am happy that you think about this thing.
we have different types of people some who live life for themselves and some who live for others.
I feel second is better choice to be remembered and live a life after death in hearts of others.
Thanks for your nice comment.
Tomorrow is not promised to us. We have to live each day like it is our last. You never know when it will be taken from you. This is very real post Anna.
ReplyDeleteHello Niekka
Deletethanks for your nice comment.
Life is what we have now. Tomorrow will come or not ,we do not know. So we must live every moment.
Anna, this is a beautiful and complicated subject. I love how you've given concrete ways to combat the uncertainty of life. Praising God for his many blessings is the perfect thing to top that list.
ReplyDeleteHello meredith
DeleteI believe that praise and remembrance of God brings peace in our lives and hearts.
Thanks for your time.
I love that quote by Gildna Radner Anna. Honestly I think it would be depressing to start my day thinking it could be my last, but it is a reality for all of us and for that reason I certainly agree with the importance of making the most of each day and always treating each other with kindness. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHello Marquita
Deleteyou are right but in a way it is good too. When we know we do not have time. I feel we can avoid wasting our time and can emphasize more on good deeds.
I appreciate your time.
It was hard for me to do things in my life by knowing that one day i have to die. I think the real beauty of death is that, it comes silently.This keep us going. Don't worry guys, death will take care of our lives until we have to embrace it.
ReplyDeleteMajid M
Majid M
Hello Majid
Deleteyou are right. Death actually protects our life and every day we come across many such events on media that truly show this.
I really appreciate your feedback.
We live a world where unforseen occurence over take us all. We can only do a little to control certain things.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mazino.
DeleteI appreciate your time.
You are right , many events including death is unseen,unknown, inevitable and uncontrolled.
Just recently I had a student tell me how much my two mottos impacted her. I liked to emphasize that life isn't all sunshine and rainbows. It's the pursuit of happiness and a life lived in a good way that makes us live more in the moment. My other motto was that the only constant in life is change. I'm currently being put to the test with some major life changes. It's a rough ride, but at least experience let's us know we can make it through more than we ever think possible at the moment.
ReplyDeleteDear Jeri
DeleteI love your motto too.
I also believe if there are all ups in life then one can not have any charm of life. It is human nature that we are bored of monotony, so Creator have kept all the ups and downs to balance life and let us know about the importance of happiness and also taught us do not take certain things for granted.
I appreciate your time.
Thank you
This is so true. We never know how long we or those we love have. It's important to make sure the people in your life know how much they mean to you. Rarely do people worry about the money they've made as long as they have enough to be comfortable.
ReplyDeleteHello Pat
DeleteIt is very nice message. We must value our relations and let them know , how important they are for us. Tomorrow may be we do not have the chance to express our love and then for sure , many can regret.
I appreciate your time.
Hi Anna,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the article about Uncertainty of Life. Very interesting and informative article. Great point include in the post.
Thanks for sharing views. Have a great week ahead.
Hello Ashish
DeleteThank you for your comment. Unfortunately I could not find you to reciprocate.
There are a lot of wise points in this article. Life is indeed uncertain. We need to make the best of where we are, show love to the people around us, have faith, and, as you said, not be afraid to follow unknown paths. I love the quote by Gilda Radner.
ReplyDeleteThank you Donna.
DeleteYou are right faith is very important element of our life. It can help do wonders. We must not lose it.
I appreciate your time.
Very real post. You have to enjoy every moment.
ReplyDeleteYou are right Jason
DeleteValue every moment and live it.
I appreciate your time.
Always be glad you wake up each morning. Some people don't get the opportunity. When it happened to someone close to me, that got and kept my attention. She went to sleep around 1 a.m., passed away around 5 a.m. Make the most of life, and avoid vices. Uncertainty of life, indeed...
ReplyDeleteHello Deidre
DeleteI feel sad to hear about that.
This truly is uncertainty and life can not be without it.
I appreciate your time.
Not knowing out future is a mystery. We get up in the morning, never knowing if it is to be our last. I think this is not something to be worried about, but celebrated. People do not have expiration dates, they have death. Each stage of our life, ends one aspect of that life, but opens up another.
ReplyDeleteOur life can change in an instant. It's like a double edged sword,it could change for the good or bad; some events we can control and some we can't. Trying to avoid the pitfall of worrying about the impact the external world has on my life, I try to focus on the impact I'm having in the moment I'm living. It doesn't work all the time but it helps when my world seems to be spinning out of control.
ReplyDelete“What you have to decide... is how you want your life to be. If your forever was ending tomorrow, would this be how you'd want to have spent it? Listen, the truth is, nothing is guaranteed. You know that more than anybody. So dont be afraid. Be alive.”
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