Life

Life sometimes leaves a person suddenly. Loneliness surrounds you, desolation besieges the paths you walk... This is the time when friendship and love are tested.

Most of your friends and loved ones will not even reach out a hand to you. Moreover, you are quietly erased from memories. Even your photographs are thrown in the trash. You are left to be forgotten as if you never existed. Because for them, you are now an entity that provides no benefit.

Of course, all people who behave this way have a "justifiable" excuse. But the real reason is that the things they expected from you have come to an end.

Your struggle for a livable earth, the compassion you showed to people, animals, and nature, the help you provided, the empathy you felt for those in difficult situations, the solidarity you showed your friends and loved ones during their bad days, or being a beacon of hope in their dead ends no longer hold any value. Because you no longer have a function that provides material or spiritual benefit.

What you expect is neither money nor wealth. Sometimes it is a warm smile, sometimes a sincere greeting, or a few words that make you feel you are still valuable.

This is the decay of thousands of years of human accumulation. This is the intimidation tactic used by those who lack the heart to remain human, for the sake of their individual interests, against human dignity.

The day comes when, in defiance of the twilight, life embraces you once again. Your joy of living reignites. That is when those who tested you with oblivion make a sudden return, relight the torch of friendship, and reach out their hands to you.

Naturally, you are surprised at first; because what was experienced is a tragedy. You are at a loss as to how to behave. The thought of holding them accountable even crosses your mind.

You might get caught up in your anger and head down that path, and you might be overcome by the feeling of "punishing" these people by erasing them from your life. But do not do it; do not sever your emotional ties and do not betray your own memories.

Furthermore, such people are victims of a possessive and selfish climate; not the perpetrators. Remember that perpetrators are held accountable, not victims.

Quell your anger with the fire of hope and joy, and direct your resentment toward the possessive, selfish climate.

Then, be a mirror to them so they can see the pathetic state they are in and their hearts buried in darkness.

Of course, do not forget to reserve the most precious corner of your heart for your mother and a few friends who wrapped you in their love and compassion during your difficult days.

Look, despite this pollution, the love for humanity and nature still stubbornly persists deep down. This is not optimism; it is simply bringing a truth to consciousness.