The shine of gold comes from its melting

Nothing is a coincidence in life. Every thing happens for a cause. I realized it even more when recently after a restful night, I got up with a dizzy head, and was rescued timely from falling down by my helper. I tested positive for COVID. In my green house, I happily stay with a wonderful boy, and a three legged dog. My loving son is taking care of all my needs by remote control, and I have no worry at all. Every thing is truly golden in my golden years. But like a tsunami, in two consecutive years, I experienced two different blows. In 2020, my mind fell under the spell of fear, loneliness and insecurity. Luckily with God's grace, with all dear ones help, proper medication, and with my strong will power, not only could I break the spell of darkness, but I emerged as a brighter, happier and a more joyful person This year(2021) started very well, but one night covid came like a silent thief and tried to put me down. All my dear ones panicked, and rushed oxygen cylinders to help. With their timely intervention and with God's grace, not only have I recovered, but am thriving with boundless joy. Everything comes to us to teach us something. We just have to be alert, and see what life is pointing to. Here firstly I learnt the value of each breath which we get from nature, absolutely free of cost. We must respect it and be mindful to each breath. I must be always grateful to God to bless us with this divine life force. Breath expands with positivity, and shrinks with negativity. So as long as it is with me, in all possible way, I must be cheerful, mindful and positive. Secondly, life is momentary - like a drop of water on a lotus leaf. Make it beautiful with a smile and service for all. No enmity. So that at the time of departure, one can leave with a smiling face. Thirdly, suffering make us more understanding, compassionate and helpful to each other. As a beautiful gold ornament takes it's final shape after going through the melting process, human life is also the same. It shines only when it passes through suffering. Entertainment, social interactions, all are like spices, make life interesting. But how I experience my own life, is something I am solely responsible for and I have to work hard to make myself fearless, joyful and blissful.