All planets and Stars in Universe are interdependent for its existence. This is true with us too. This interdependence brings in closeness for their daily needs to give and take. This transaction goes on. When one source stops, one looks for another to meet the needs. This web of connections brings in different relationships extending into forming a community and further into a society. Further, this dependence extends to the nature surroundings us, where abundance of resources available to meet beyond our needs.
The known common phrase is that “We come into this World alone and leave alone”. Certainly, it is a truth and there is no denial on that part. But, from the time one is born to the time he breathes last, is a period where one’s existence is supported by people around. The mere survival meeting vagaries of life is a challenge and that requires support from others. This needs to be acknowledged and be deeply understood to appreciate the essence of life.
Every time, we give to others is reciprocated with something for us to get. When one waters the plants, it gives us a fruit or vegetable. That is the law of nature. Connecting this with expectation or not depend upon oneself. Certainly, every expectation has a disappointment on the other side of the coin.Choices we should make to give selflessly with no expectations.
The needs of a human being can be categorized into requirement for mind, body and soul. The people and the surroundings makes a difference to these. A balancing to meet these needs brings in a sense of peace within. Such is the state of inner longing one goes through to achieve it. We move from place to place to find this peace with a thought that we can do it alone. Is that possible?
We feel to become weak, when we expose to others our need for support. Therefore, one learns to pretend to be stronger living a life of denial. The world is waiting to give.We learn to accept that, it is beyond me to meet the need. This dependence becomes part of our life. One starts walking towards to receive it, when in need. That is how the human beings started to survive from time to time meeting his needs.
If this understanding comes, we reach out to give to others in need. The universal law of nature of giving becomes part of our life. The more we give to others, more we become contented and happy within. Let the joy of giving be the way of our life. Everyone needs, including me.
Written by : Mr.Ramesh Kuppuswamy (Ram)
You can reach the writer on ram@aikya-oneness.org
