The Colours of Life: A Wake-Up Call

The Colours of Life: A Wake-Up Call


Life is a beautiful blend of colours, each moment adding its hue to the canvas of our existence. We are meant to celebrate life—to embrace its joys, challenges, and fleeting moments. But more often than not, we take it for granted. We fail to realize its importance until tragedy or sickness forces us to confront our fragility.

Like many of us, I had a close friend who never truly understood the value of his health or life until it was too late. He lived life casually, embracing unhealthy habits and thinking that enjoyment came from eating poorly, sleeping at odd hours, smoking, and drinking. Despite my constant reminders to slow down and cherish his well-being, he dismissed it all. "Stop being so serious," he would say. Shut up and enjoy life."

For him, life was about immediate gratification, ignoring the long-term consequences. Unfortunately, at the age of 41, his lifestyle caught up with him. He was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. The doctors gave him little hope, and it was in that moment of despair, facing a future that seemed all too short, that he finally understood the weight of my words.

"I want to live," he told me, his voice filled with fear and regret. "Help me be strong again." But by then, the damage was irreversible. The years of neglect and reckless living had taken their toll.

This experience has been a powerful reminder of how fragile life is and how important it is to take care of ourselves while we still have the chance. It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, thinking there’s always more time ahead. But the reality is, there might not be.

Let this be a reminder to all of us: don’t wait until it’s too late to appreciate the gift of life. Celebrate every moment. Take care of your health. Cherish your relationships. Live with intention. It’s never too late to make a change, but we must start before the warning signs become too hard to ignore.

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Well said Simran there is nothing more important than your health and wellbeing including your loved ones as well 🙂

Amit Verma

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This is such a powerful reminder of how important it is to take care of ourselves while we have the chance. Often, we get so caught up in the hustle and the demands of life that we forget to prioritize our health and well-being.

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