The illusion of ownership

A human being begins his life’s journey with the feeling that everything belongs to me.

From childhood, the sense of ownership “This is my house, this is my thing, these are my people”slowly begins to grow within him.

To some extent, this feeling is necessary.

It motivates a person to strive, to progress, and to move forward.

But at the same time, this very attachment to “mine” becomes the cause of many sorrows later in life.

Life is a long journey. Nothing we encounter along the way is permanent.

Many things we once believed were ours change with the passage of time.

Objects we cherished deeply in childhood may seem worthless today.

Even the people closest to us may drift away due to circumstances.

Failing to understand this, and stubbornly clinging to the idea that “everything is mine,” becomes the root cause of human suffering.

Ups and downs are inevitable in life.

At times, we may be filled with great joy.

At other times, we may fall into deep sorrow.

When we succeed, it feels as though the whole world belongs to us.

When we fail, it feels as though nothing is ours.

These fluctuations are the natural flow of life.

If we understand this, we can remain balanced in any situation.

Expectations are an important part of human life.

But excessive expectations lead to disappointment.

When we expect too much from someone, and it is not fulfilled, our heart breaks.

In truth, it is a mistake to place expectations on things beyond our control.

We must do our duty and learn to accept the results with calmness.

This is the key to inner peace.

Joy and sorrow are two sides of life.

One cannot exist without the other. Wanting only joy and trying to avoid sorrow is impossible.

Just as there can be no harvest without rain, there can be no growth without hardship.

Sorrow strengthens us.

It teaches us through experience.

It reveals the truth of life.

Therefore, we should not see sorrow as an enemy, but approach it as a teacher.

Many events in life are like illusions that appear and disappear.

Even the things we consider extremely important may become meaningless after some time.

What we worry about today may seem trivial when we look back years later.

This is the illusion of life.

If we understand this, we can free ourselves from unnecessary worries.

The truth that “nothing truly belongs to us” becomes clear at the end of life.

We cannot take with us the wealth, fame, or relationships we accumulated.

Though this is a harsh truth, it is also a deeply liberating one.

Because if nothing is truly ours, we need not suffer over losses.

When we remember that everything we experience is temporary, life becomes lighter and easier to live.

Understanding these truths can transform our life.

We must reduce attachment and learn to live with gratitude.

We should value what we have and use it to do good.

Helping others, nurturing healthy relationships, and following a lifestyle that protects our inner peace—these are what make life meaningful.

In the end, life is not something to cling to.

It is a journey to be experienced and released.

If we let go of the ego that says “everything is mine” and embrace the wisdom that “nothing is permanent,” life becomes simpler and more peaceful.

Maintaining balance through ups and downs, accepting joy and sorrow equally, and living with a mind free of attachment this is the path to true happiness.

With love,  

Sakthi Sakthithasan