It was one of those moments when I was getting restless about the health status of an old colleague's relative being admitted in the ICU. I left the boundaries of my office to the city hospital. I can say that when all the patients and their well wishers ran up to me with moral expectation, all the beliefs that renowned barons and poets have upheld over the years about beauty being just an outward manifestation of a living being seem to have been foiled. One fails to realize that when the skin is nurtured and taken care of, it can be captured in pictures and preserved till the end of time.
A complete contrast, isn't it? Two contrary insights of existence juxtaposed together that would make one question the real meaning of 'life'. Is beauty just a part of the living or its taking care make death conveniently easy with the consolation that, maybe, the photographs and images may inspire many more lives? To have an army of fan followers within the premises of a shopping mall will not arouse too much curiosity or awe than an even bigger group of admirers in a hospital. I felt I made a difference in this life and built in hope even in the most helpless hearts.
Seeing people who are surviving on the threshold of death seek my blessing, autograph and photograph made me feel that I have managed to empower lives to an extent and bring some form of joy even in a desolate hour. Starting from a critical patient in the ICU to a houseboy, everyone wanted to share the picture frame with me.
The silent strides through the corridors evoked mixed feeling of pathos and joy. One could not help but feel that in the battle of life and death, there was a ray of hope that penetrated this place. The momentary joy and phases of heart skipping a beat on beholding each one, was truly overwhelming. My heart prayed and blessed every single person with hopes of miracle. Well, anyways, life is not short of miracles. I believe in creating destiny which is nothing short of a miracle. This was the same untold message that got infused in each one's spirit. Time passes by and we are assured of miracles because now we know that we ourselves can create it.
I felt blessed playing the dual role of being the pillar of support to my colleague, protecting her loved ones and the shoulder of comfort sharing his grief. One must rekindle the hope that will someday create the fire of revolution without you knowing it.
A complete contrast, isn't it? Two contrary insights of existence juxtaposed together that would make one question the real meaning of 'life'. Is beauty just a part of the living or its taking care make death conveniently easy with the consolation that, maybe, the photographs and images may inspire many more lives? To have an army of fan followers within the premises of a shopping mall will not arouse too much curiosity or awe than an even bigger group of admirers in a hospital. I felt I made a difference in this life and built in hope even in the most helpless hearts.
Seeing people who are surviving on the threshold of death seek my blessing, autograph and photograph made me feel that I have managed to empower lives to an extent and bring some form of joy even in a desolate hour. Starting from a critical patient in the ICU to a houseboy, everyone wanted to share the picture frame with me.
The silent strides through the corridors evoked mixed feeling of pathos and joy. One could not help but feel that in the battle of life and death, there was a ray of hope that penetrated this place. The momentary joy and phases of heart skipping a beat on beholding each one, was truly overwhelming. My heart prayed and blessed every single person with hopes of miracle. Well, anyways, life is not short of miracles. I believe in creating destiny which is nothing short of a miracle. This was the same untold message that got infused in each one's spirit. Time passes by and we are assured of miracles because now we know that we ourselves can create it.
I felt blessed playing the dual role of being the pillar of support to my colleague, protecting her loved ones and the shoulder of comfort sharing his grief. One must rekindle the hope that will someday create the fire of revolution without you knowing it.
It is quite inspiring and thought-provoking. Looking forward for some more like these.
It felt very nice reading the tryst with life.......of course as long as we live we must enjoy every moment and style mein rehne ka
Dear Shahnaz The piece has truly inspired me; I remember seeing a documentary film on you on Discovery - what you have achieved in life is quite phenomenal
The article gives one a positive belief in life - will look forward to read some more of these
It is very philosophical article which shows a different aspect of your life.
This message was cool... Jaakaas...
It is very philosophical article which shows a different aspect of your life.
IT HAS TAKEN ME TO AN UNKNOWN ZONE OF MY LIFE.BEING IN MEDIA I HAVE BEEN CULTIVATING LOTS OF BEAUTY ELEMENTS...BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I CAME TO KNOW THE BEAUTY TO A DIFFERENT ASPECT...SPADE-A-SPADE SPEAKING IT'S VERY VERY EXCITING INDEED...
look the moon is looking at you! see stars are shining 4 u! hear birds are singing 2 u! listen my heart is saying to you.. “I MISS U” ......... - these all madness because of beauty of mind, body and soul. cheers.....
this message portrays a different vision of life.. the science beyond research ingredient touched me.. while we look so much on outwardly concepts this message gives us an opportunity to look beyond the concepts and makes us blossom as a better individual ... in other words this message is a step towards a revolution in human thought waves and throws a direction on looking at life in simpler and healthier way ..
hey.. do you belive in GOD ...how do u remember GOD..... do u do charity......muslim charity ZAKATH...... tell me about your life.... what time u get up...wat do u do....ur daily routine.... hope m not offending u .... sory if i m .... thanx