Gratitude and Reflection on Life's Fragility
Saif Shariff
Value-Driven Leader | Operational Resilience Expert | Delivering Strategic Growth in Energy, Chemical, Mining, Construction, and Telecom Sectors
Late evening yesterday, I received the sad news that the young adult son of someone very close to our family passed away in a motorcycle accident in Lahore. The news was heartbreaking, and it made me reflect on how fleeting life can be. I remembered meeting the young man a few times and felt heartbroken that he couldn't continue his journey. I couldn't help but feel for his parents, who must be going through unimaginable pain.
As I prayed for the young man and his parents, I began to realize how many privileges I have in my life that I often take for granted. I didn't choose which family I was born into, or my physical abilities or attributes, or my health. These are things that were granted to me, and I am incredibly grateful for them.
I believe that we have the power to choose how we react to situations or the cards we are dealt with. I am humbled by the opportunities that have come my way and the blessings that I have received in my life. Reflecting on this tragedy made me appreciate what I have even more and is making me want to help others who are not as fortunate.
We should take a moment to reflect on our lives and the opportunities we have received. It's easy to get lost in the day-to-day struggles and forget about the blessings that we have.
Let’s develop a deep understanding and appreciation of our lives, reflect on our mistakes, give thanks for the opportunities we have been given, ask forgiveness for the mistakes we made, and extend a genuine hand of help when we are able.
Life is precious, and we should strive to make the most of it. Let us all be grateful for what we have and cherish the memories of those who have passed on. May their souls rest in peace, and may we always remember the lessons that they taught us.
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2 年Thank you for sharing Saif
Many go to their graves unexpectedly, without having reflected upon their life. The Roman Stoics advocated the idea of "Momento Mori", which means "Remember that you can die at any time". It's a liberating and motivating idea, reminding us to make the most of every breath, and live with gratitude. It is unfortunate that sometimes others must pass in order for us to appreciate, but perhaps embracing life is the greatest way of honoring the dead. My condolences to you and your family, Saif.
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2 年My condolences to the family. Great article and agreed we should indeed count our blessings more (at least I know I should).