By Anindya Raisha
Every person in this world has their way of life, and they are all different. Some may appear similar, but each naturally flows as God's plan. We are here not just to live the life that has been given by the Master of the Day of Judgement. Even in the deep recesses of our heart, we all have aims to live. Though everything will perish one day, what is life without a purpose? Why envy someone's life when you can strive for your best version? Everything that is visible in our eyes isn't always the truth, isn't always the best either. Don't be a nihilist.
Have you ever wondered while you're on the way to somewhere, glancing at what people you passed by are doing? All have different things to do. The picture above, for instance. The girl in the upmost right corner room is probably concerned about her final thesis, the man in the room with a red light standing lamp is probably having a nap on his cozy sofa for the last time. Human's destiny remains a secret, right? We often think that we have the most complicated and miserable life, yet others may suffer more, that's a lack of sympathy. The sympathy and empathy feelings inside someone is a must.
From time to time, my parents like to remind me that on the very same day when I'm being indolent, there may be someone who's working so hard to achieve a purpose the one I'm aiming for too. That's why I need to get rid of that laziness. Going back to the title, I just want to make you read the first sentence in the first paragraph once more, that every person in this world has their way of life and it's just beautiful. Albert Camus once said, "You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life".
Some people say, “just go with it,” but it's not as simple as what always comes out of people's mouths. Well, it's just a matter of doing it with sincerity, but let's be realistic and think about the twists and turns you will face, even though you have dealt with it. Such as mental, stress, anxiety, et cetera. This isn't about the act of being worried too much or GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) or else, it is something about a reality that cannot be lied to, nevertheless.
Getting through the day can be exhausting at times, the necessity to socialize with others, and facing the challenges and the upcoming bigger problems. Even if you have a good environment and people around can be the factor of your mental and physical weakness. However, just be careful not to reveal too much about your vulnerability, or your happiness could be taken advantage of by those who have the chance.
I once saw a young lady who was just getting off a motorcycle taxi. The driver looked like he was already a 60-year-old man. The young lady only had Rp50,000, while there was no change for her. Both of them appeared to harbor sentiments of empathy toward one another. She told him to hold on to the rest and gave him the snack she had brought, telling that it was already his fortune.
Her smile was truly gracious and captivating. Even though he still apologize for that, she reassured him, then a joint agreement happened. I sighted the interactions of these two people thoroughly, because I realized if we be sincere to everything, it will be easier to do anything. I believe that if we are humane and fair to others, maybe it can be such an incentive for them who almost quit to bounce back, because there is a realization that there are individuals who still demonstrate a concern for the matter.
"The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for."
-Fyodor Dostoevsky.