Hello folks! All this while I was bit occupied with professional commitments and the festive season caught me between family, friends and celebrations. I know you guys had a wonderful Diwali too. I personally enjoy festive season because they come with the much required break. It feels great catching up with loved ones by giving break to the otherwise hectic life. Simple things like sitting together and talking endlessly over coffee, watching classic movies, a quiet and peaceful dinner is such bliss. I was at one such gathering having fun time where some random observation gave rise to chain of thoughts in my head and I ended up writing this piece.
Friends, can you notice when someone you know looks lost even if they are with a huge group? Or for that matter when a closed one is behaving differently? Or reacting strangely in a distracted manner? These are the signs that we should look out for because they spell ‘D-E-P-R-E-S-S-I-O-N’.
Just have a look at the clues below.
I'm fine - I'm not fine please help me
I'm just tired - I can't take this anymore
I already ate - I starve myself
Go away - Show ne you care enough to stay
I'm just cold - I don't want t see my scars
I'm better, I promise - I've never been this bad
I'm okay - I just want to die
One such recent happening, passing of Robin Williams was a complete shock for the entire world. Even the Jiah Khan suicide that happened a year ago was so uncalled for. I began to realize that there are people who cross our path seemingly fine but in reality are living in a dark area. They are walking down a long grey corridor never knowing when the light will go on. Many of us will find it difficult to understand what could possibly go wrong with them that they are driven to take their own life.
Friends, people who commit suicide don’t want to end their lives; they want to end their pain. And we will never be able to relate to it because something which is bothering them in a huge way might be nothing in our eyes. I wonder what affected Robin Williams to such an extent that he decided to take such an extreme step? I am sure a million others feel the same way. There can never be another Jumanji, Patch Adams, Goodwill Hunting, August Rush and none of these movies would have been what it is without him. In his case, Robin will forever be remembered for his work and we will share our love for him for years to come. What about others? Those who are known by few, the ones who have loved, raised a family, and had fallen through the cracks… who will immortalize them? Who will strive to bring back these lost souls and give them the right direction so that they realize that a little darkness is required for stars to shine?
Look out for these tiny hearts and if you notice that something is off in their life persuade them to get the help they need. Let them know they are worth it, and are not alone.
This Diwali lets strive to be an encourager and spread good vibes. Let’s love each other like crazy and make the most of this amazing gift called ‘life’.
Peace. Faith. Happiness.
BSR
