The Haunting Echoes of Unlived Lives
This is a story shared by my very close friend @Akifa Saeed
•. A brilliant Artist, story teller, and a wonderful soul and visionary human being, When I read the her extrmely thoughtful writing. It compelled me to share with all my friends
In the bustling tapestry of existence, there are those who wander aimlessly, their faces etched with a profound sadness. These are the souls caught in the labyrinth of their own minds, lost in a fruitless pursuit of something they've inadvertently left behind. Their blank and regretful expressions are a testament to the emptiness that often accompanies a life devoid of purpose and productivity.
The haunting echoes of missed opportunities reverberate within their souls. The paths untraveled, the dreams deferred, the potential unfulfilled - all these loom large, casting long shadows that darken their present. It is as if their lives have become a series of empty vessels, waiting to be filled with the richness of experience and accomplishment.
Yet, even in the depths of their despair, there remains a glimmer of hope. For it is never too late to reclaim one's life, to embark on a new journey, to rediscover the passions that have been dormant for too long. The road ahead may be challenging, but the rewards of a life lived with purpose and intention are immeasurable.
Something has upset me a lot for a few days, and I thought of writing about it.
I looked around at the people near me, and everything seemed normal. But when I looked closely, I realized the people here aren't behaving quite normally. Everyone I saw was running, rushing ahead.
Sitting on a bench by the roadside, I just kept watching people running. Why are these people running? Where are they running to? Is there an enemy chasing them?
I thought a lot but couldn't figure it out. Then I focused on their faces... There was an emptiness in their eyes, a silence, and worry on their faces. I felt like maybe these people were searching for something. Have they lost something?
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What have they lost? I don’t know.
I looked a bit more to understand... Are these people suffering from some illness for which no cure is left? Why?
Why don't they smile? Is this place haunted? Has some demon or spirit stolen their laughter, their smiles?
I saw people of all ages—everyone seemed sad. The light in their eyes had dimmed, whether they Were young, old, or children.
I started walking. I kept walking, kept walking...
· "Those who wander aimlessly often find themselves lost." - Unknown
· "A life without purpose is a life without meaning." - Socrates
· "The regret of inaction is often greater than the regret of action." - Unknown
· "The mind that is blank is a mind that is lost." - Unknown
· "Sadness is often the result of a life lived without passion." – Unknown
I couldn't understand... Are these people sad souls or just sad humans who have forgotten how to laugh, who have forgotten how to live, how to fly? They are now just imprisoned—in their own bodies...
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3momy friend Farooq Omar… indeed Your writing continues to inspire and give hope.. thank You for intense interest in the human condition ..
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3moBrother Farooq What lovely writing! I certainly support the concepts and many quotes in this article. I do worry a little that you are surrounded by sad people. Sadness is contagious. There have been times in my life when I was guided by purpose and times when I was lost, even not believing there was a path for me. What helped in the purposeless fog was to help someone else. Since help must be asked for ( to be real help) I had to talk with and listen to several people. I never figured out whether the slowed social contact or the helping that helped me, but that didn’t matter. I was just grateful that it worked. 🙏
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3moExceptional story. My take away from this as follows: "Those who wander aimlessly often find themselves lost." Loved each word of this, Farooq Omar Saheb
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3moA fascinating story, Farooq Omar. While we all experience moments, even brief times, of sadness – sadness is certainly a complex emotion caused by a variety of factors which sometimes may be hard to pinpoint. And while loss of something invaluable, generally the #1 reason, one can experience loss of self as well – a sort of death of self. Perhaps others were counting on you and you made a serious wrong decision; failing to achieve a goal or experiencing a setback – disappointment – can cause it. Loneliness – a disconnectedness from others and life in general - can also cause it. Plus those told of their imminent death often go into a state of sadness which quickly turns to depression. A haunting story, to be sure, my friend. Thanks for the share.
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3moGreat insights and being in the mental health field I would see these type of people a lot and maybe they have psychological problem in are seeking help or not. Great post