The Ocean of Life
How apt it is to describe life as an ocean!
"Life is like the ocean... sometimes calm and steady, sometimes rough and unforgiving; but every rise and fall of the tide carries a lesson, and in the end, it's always beautiful,"
this easily conveys the deep philosophy of life.
Let's connect this philosophy with the life of a human being.
When we look at The Calm Beginning and the Sudden Storm
The early life of a human being, like the gentle waves coming and going on the shore, is mostly calm and steady.
The innocent smiles of childhood, the easy challenges of school education, and the safe embrace of parents and teachers are comparable to this state of calm.
Like a small boat floating without any movement on the surface of the water, his journey begins smoothly.
But, life is never uniform.
Like a sudden hurricane rising in the ocean, rough and unforgiving challenges strike us at one stage.
For example, let's look at the life of an imaginary character named Ravi.
Ravi was born into a middle class family.
He excelled in his schooling and got a seat in his dream medical college.
Until then, his life was like a calm sea.
A while after completing his college education and starting his medical career, Ravi's family faced an unexpected economic crisis.
His father lost a large investment, and the family plunged into debt.
This was the first great wave in Ravi's life.
It was extremely rough and unforgiving.
He considered this challenge an unfair event.
This burden arriving while he was traveling on his dream path caused him great mental distress.
He became a boatman burdened by debt.
Labour, sleeplessness, and fear for the future all surrounded him.
This is like the deep, dark part of the ocean.
He had no solace or support here.
There was only the fear that his dream boat might sink.
What is the lesson learned in the rises and falls?
Life's challenges are the rise and fall of the ocean.
The financial burden in Ravi's life was a big "fall."
But the important philosophy we must learn is this.
"Every rise and fall of the tide carries a lesson."
Ravi did not despair; he started learning lessons from this cycle.
The Lesson from the Fall:
The economic crisis made him deeply understand the value of money, the necessity of proper investment, and his responsibility towards his family.
Even though he was a doctor, he needed this fundamental life lesson. He learned to work selflessly.
He learned to manage savings and frugality more than just earning money.
This 'fall' further strengthened the foundation of his life.
The Lesson from the Rise:
In the midst of this struggle, he was inspired to use his medical skills more beneficially for society.
Even with small amounts of money, he started conducting medical camps and providing free treatment to the poor.
His selfless service earned him a good reputation in society and the support of fellow human beings.
This support gave him a new 'rise.'
This boosted his self-esteem and made him realize the truth that happiness is not solely found in money.
Due to these rises and falls, Ravi became a man as firm as a rock.
If the calm sea made him a skilled doctor, the rough waves sculpted him into a responsible, humane individual.
In the End, It's Always Beautiful.
What is the meaning of "In the end, it's always beautiful?"
Time rolled on.
As a result of hard work and right decisions, Ravi completely recovered from the debt.
He is now a successful doctor and a great human being.
He looks back at the path he has traveled.
What he sees there is not the peace he lost, but the light of self-confidence and experience he gained.
His life is now brighter and has a deeper meaning than before.
Finally, he understood the philosophy of the ocean.
"In the end, it's always beautiful."
An ocean, no matter how turbulent, when you look at it from a distance, when the sunlight falls on it, it appears magnificent, pleasing to the eye, and calm.
Similarly, all the turbulent times, struggles, and disappointments of life ultimately give us a beautiful meaning, fulfillment, and the maturity of experience.
In Ravi's life, the rough waves did not capsize his boat,instead, they made it stronger, adjusted the direction of its journey, and helped it reach its goal.
My dear loving hearts!
I hope you have understood what I intended to explain through the imaginary story events of the fictional character Ravi.
Therefore, every hardship, loss, and disappointment in our lives is what makes us complete and makes the painting of our life beautiful.
Every day we live is a lesson; every experience we encounter is a treasure.
Hence, accepting every movement of the ocean that is life is the noble philosophy of being born a human.
Yours lovingly,
Sakthi Sakthithasan
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