The “present”

I sometimes get fascinated about words which have two different meanings and even wonder, “Was it intentionally kept or is it coincidental??” Well. One such words, that caught my attention recently is “present”. 

There is a particularly significant reason why I thought about this word. 

It was after the sudden demise of an uncle of mine, who was stung by his home grown bees. Little would he have thought that such a thing would happen to him. But still it did. 

This can happen to anyone. Me, you or anyone. No one knows what tomorrow or the next second has in store for us. All we know and have is our “present”, like a “present” in our hands, ready to be opened and enjoyed. 

After this, the following message made complete sense to me.

"Love deeply.

Forgive quickly.

Take chances.”

Apologise for your mistakes, quickly.

Do everything without any regrets.

Yes. Our life is what we make out of the present, for we don’t know if we are going to be alive the next minute. So, as said by a wonderful writer, “live life king-size”, every moment you are alive.