Life is too short to regret.
Today, I am living in a small memory lane. A not too close, genuinely helpful and nice man I know as a friend died due to covid six days ago.
We have not been in physical touch for a long time; neither we had talked nor shared any great secrets or anything special. Yet, I felt so humble and sad about his death. I feel that not because I am weak, but I truly believe that he was courageous and connected. At the end of his life was a little tragedy, and hard to swallow the fact that he is gone.
Yes, A couple of things were special in our friendship that we share common characteristics, and he was a good adviser. He was fearless and adventurous, hardworking, honest and humble yet funny.
We share a common group of friends on WhatsApp. He was the founder of the group. It is a sad reality, and life is too short to regret.
It made me think, what would I like to leave once I have gone. And to be very honest, I like to leave memories, love not grief, but proud to be one of their loved ones. Respect that is felt in the heart is so important than anything in the material world. I would like to gain that when I have been gone.
Peace.
RL
Dedicated to Late Ghanshyam Patel. You will be remembered.
August 2021