Life is a tightrope!

This is the last day of 2013 and there are many happenings that we should reflect and evaluate. Just two days ago, I was shocked with the news of the demise of one of my colleague’s wife who took her own life after she could not withstand life’s pressure. I began to ponder over it, since the after shock is too great. What was she thinking when she ended it all? Did she think about her kids? Could the people around her have prevented her from dwelling deeper into her depression.? Was it destiny? Karma? I don’t think there is any answer to any of them. But I do know something with strong convictions. Everything is impermanent. We are here for only a short time. How we live is really a reflection of our actions and thoughts. Wisdom and mindfulness play an important part in our lives. We should really learn to live with life’s imperfections and know what to let go and what to grasp. Material , wealth, prosperity, status… ? Health, wisdom, family bonds, filial piety …? Life is really a tightrope, isn’t it? And it depends whether you balance in the midst of overcoming life’s challenges.