Life is delicate. We live as if we have unlimited time, but we don’t. Tomorrow is not promised. The time to mend relationships and express love is now. As Marcus Aurelius said, "You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think." My brother, Amit, showed me what it truly means to live. He battled cancer with strength and grace. He smiled through pain, found laughter in darkness, and held onto love. His journey made me ask: Why do we waste time on anger when we can choose love instead?
Time is illusion
Time is illusion
We think we have time—to fix things, to say sorry, to express love. But life moves fast. We hold grudges, thinking we can resolve them later. But what if later never comes? What if the last words we speak are filled with anger instead of kindness? Amit’s final days taught me that every moment is sacred. There were no grudges, only love. Seneca once said, "While we are postponing, life speeds by." Let’s not waste our time on hate. Let’s live with love.
Anger is Heavy, Forgiveness is Freedom
Anger is like a chain that keeps us trapped. It takes energy. It poisons relationships. It clouds our hearts. When we forgive, we set ourselves free. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting. It means choosing love over pain. It means choosing peace over resentment. "Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die," said Buddha. Let go. Be free.
Seek to Understand, Not to Judge
Every person carries a story we don’t fully know. We judge too quickly. We react before we understand. If we paused, we might find kindness instead of conflict. In Amit’s last days, I saw true human connection. Doctors, nurses, friends, entire family—they gave without expecting. They cared without conditions. This is how we should live every day. "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle," said Plato. Let’s choose kindness.
A Life Worth Living
In the end, we will not be remembered for our anger. We will be remembered for our love. The kindness we give. The warmth we share. The understanding we offer. Amit’s life was short, but it was full of love and laughter. He did not waste time on bitterness. He embraced every moment. "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment," said Buddha.
So, choose love. Choose understanding. Let go of anger. Time is not ours to control, but kindness is always within reach. When we take our last breath, may we, too, leave this world wrapped in love, just as Amit did.