I stared at his face book for more than an hour
seeing all his photographs, paintings and reading all his earlier comments
I have not spoken to him for years
I have met him in person, a few times
A great guy and his personality – Painter, writer, and restaurateur intrigued many
His witty one liner saved others from blues
Miles away from home, in a different country I first knew about his existence through a common friend when she showed me a gift he had given her - A Bible.
Humane!!
Last night, she calls me at 22:21 to say he is gone – Just like that.
Early forties, lung infection and a massive heart attack!
His friends are still pouring messages on his timeline. I am reading them and will continue to read them, long after the messages stop and people get on with their lives.
The lonely war most people fight,
Stress
Infection
Depression
Financial crisis
Throttled aspirations
Death of a near one
Negligence
Chronic health issues
Mental Health
Mild addiction
Weak immunity
Lifestyle choices
I seriously do not want to end this blog with sermons, one big take away message or global gyan.
Re-look at your lifestyles. Get out of that predictable flow chart (Over work week and over indulgence weekend) and aggressive pursuits that is leading to a place called "Nowhere"
Take charge.
Seek help.
Live!!
It takes a lot of choking to go through timelines at moments like these. More power to the family. More strength to us, who are left behind to deal with these abrupt and irreparable losses.
