Catharsis

Human beings have a tendency to fall into ruts. They spiral into these deep holes of their own making, and pretend there is no world outside. They curl up in there, avoiding their responsibilities, deceiving themselves on purpose that everything is and will be alright. Sometimes they do it out of depression, out of a need to shut themselves from unpleasant truths. Sometimes it is out of sheer complacency, thinking that if they avoid something long enough it will just go away.

Some have the willpower to pull themselves out before it is too late. Some have friends or family who see the signs and pull them out. Some are not so fortunate, and their lives are never the same.

Every now and then when you fall in, and find your way out, you experience a catharsis, a cleansing of the soul. The body gets recharged with energy and determination, hope and faith. The latter pair in particular, you cannot do without. Without your periodic refill, you will flounder in a world that is devoid of mercy. Hope that things will turn for the better, and faith that the actions of yourself and those who care about you will do the job for you.

Being alone is not for the faint of heart or the weak of mind. It is very easy to lose your way without a beacon. With none outside, you must find it within.

I guess this is why the most popular person in the universe is God.

Cheers,
Prashanth.