Social Interactions

"Empty handed I have come, Empty handed I will go,
Materialistic maladies: I was forced to bow,
Affections not afflictions are what you take,
Life to death, this journey we undertake."

Just coming to think of what life means....at least in my life-time, I've not found any concrete answer and perhaps never will....so all the best to the truth seekers. But what I have found is that life is defined by "treasure, wealth, assets, ka-ching etc etc etc", but what's to be noted here is that, unlike the ordinary, these nouns cannot be measured. For they are not the money we earn, they represent the love, respect and honor we earn. While I continue to enjoy my research in Florida, even as an absolute rookie, I get to be in the company of truly great researchers, some of them legends of our time. And yet there isn't an iota of arrogance in any of these legends. Teaches us that with fame we shouldn't forget to be humble....that brings me to the point of social interaction. Yes, our family is always there for us, but how many of us can say that we have genuine people around us, whom we can completely trust upon? Who can inspire us in life and whom we can inspire....untouched by the feelings of guilt, shame, shyness, ego and many more inhibitive traits, with whom we can be ourselves. In my honest opinion, when we find such people, when are in the company of such people, that is when we are actually living, so unless we have these social interactions, I'd call ourselves SOCIAL ZOMBIES and perhaps it includes "yours truly".

Cheers,
Sudarshan.
PS: Keep searching and when you find life, don't let go....