I first met death...

I first met Death one cool Spring night
While watching shadows grow.
And though she was a lovely sight,
I did not want to go.

I next saw Death one summer's day
With sun so high at noon.
And though she had sweet words to say,
I thought the time too soon.

I then felt Death in Autumn's chill
When all the dead leaves sigh.
And though this meeting was a thrill,
I found the cost too high.

I left with Death one winter's morn
With no time left to stall.
And like the day this soul was born,
I felt no pain at all.

A page from my diary - a sense of realization hit me....

12-dec-2008 (time when i was deeply engrossed in work n dinn hv time fr myslf evn. On this particular day I realized the true meaning of life while writing this page. Hope it would prove beneficial for several others like it did fr me.)

What am I? A human being made up of electrons or protons or a mind, body and soul. If I am soul, why am i not aware of my true self and my true needs? Why I derive pleasure out of materialistic possessions - money, power and gadgets? Why can't be i happy with nature's gift - with a song of chirping bird, whistling winds, falling leaves, flowing water.... If i am soul why i derive pleasure out of my possessions? why i need money ,which can't even purchase me peace n happiness? Can't i be happy with being just what i "actually" am- a far more complex being - "THE SOUL". i seek to know my True Identity , my True Self. I would like to spread just love and pleasure around me not by spending few pieces of paper called money. i want to derive pleasure out of smiles and happiness of my loved ones and people , known or unknown, around me rather than by owning big car, posh villas, high-tech cellphones etcetera... I want to be what I was before I entered this world, what i actually was in my mother's womb. Oh almighty god, who resides within us, please strengthen me to overcome this craving for materialistic possessions and help me in deriving pleasure from sweet nothings of life. I know, my dear lord, that a simple life in some secluded part of the hill is much more peaceful and happier than hustle bustle of town and rat race after money and power. Give me strength to lead a purposeful life rather than a luxurious life devoid of any motive.I know you reside in nature, in every living and non living thing, bring me close to you by bringing me close to nature.
Love you dear lord!!!

Seriously friends, after writing this page i read it and realized - "Yes, this what is missing in my life." Since then I am able to balance my life. Money is surely important but it's not everything in life. Now, I know what are priorities of my life and along with earning money and coming up to my job commitments I am enjoying life to the optimum.

P.S. - Don't forget your true self in the mad race after money and power....
Love...