Overcoming Emptiness: A Journey from Just Existing to Truly Living
One from the movie Anand (1971):
"Babumoshai, zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi."
It's more than a conversation — a philosophy.
A philosophy that reminds us that life’s value isn’t measured by years but by the moments we truly live.
Yet somewhere between our busy routines and endless worries, we forget to live.
We forget to feel.
We forget to be alive.
When Emptiness Silently Takes Over
Emptiness doesn't come with loud noise.It seeps into our lives quietly — like a fog covering a bright sunny day.
- It starts when you stop getting excited about mornings.
- When celebrations seem like regular dates on the calendar.
- When you meet your friends, the conversations feel hollow.
- When you keep scrolling through your phone but don't feel anything.
You may still laugh, click pictures, and attend classes —
Yet somewhere deep, there’s a silent ache:
"Am I living or merely existing?"
Emptiness isn't about tears falling.
It's about not feeling anything to cry or smile about.
Existing Is Easy. Living Needs Courage.
Breathing, walking, and learning happen automatically.
But feeling alive takes courage.
A real-life story:
She wasn’t living her college life; she was just crossing off days on a calendar.
On the other hand, there was another boy in the same batch—not a topper, not famous—who laughed loudly, volunteered for silly events, made strangers into friends, and built memories he would carry forever.
Both were in the same college, under the same sky —
But only one truly lived.
Living needs courage — It takes guts to venture outside of your comfort zone. Having the guts to approach strangers. The guts to smile on a typical day.
Life Isn’t a Race to a Destination
school ➔ college ➔ job ➔ marriage.
But life is not a checklist. Living only for the next goal causes you to overlook the beauty emerging between the objectives.
Real-life example:
Life is not about reaching faster. It's about living completely.
Why Do We Fall into the Trap of Emptiness?
We think:
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"I'll be happy after I get that job."
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"I'll enjoy it once exams are over."
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"I'll live after responsibilities reduce."
But the truth is:
There is no perfect time to start living.
Sometimes, we fear judgment:
- We hesitate to dance because what will people think?
- We hesitate to express our feelings because what if we look weak?
- But in hiding our true selves, we bury our happiness too.
Don't wait. Feel now. Live now. Love now.
How to Start Living Again
You don't need big changes.
Start with simple actions:
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Say “thank you” with genuine gratitude.
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Hug your parents without a reason.
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Spend five minutes watching the sunset.
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Compliment a classmate.
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When cleaning your room, sing loudly.
And when enough corners light up, your whole life starts to shine.
Be Yourself, Anand
The beauty of Anand wasn't that he never cried.-
It means to smile through pain.
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To laugh louder in the face of uncertainty.
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Spreading love instead of fear.
🌸 Be your own Anand. 🌸
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Laugh openly.
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Love deeply.
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Forgive quickly.
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Dream fearlessly.
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Live intentionally.
Don't Just Exist — Truly Live
- Stop delaying your happiness.
- Stop shrinking your dreams because of fear.
- Feel the beauty of today — however imperfect it may be.
Because as Anand beautifully said:
"Jab tak zinda hoon tab tak mara nahi… Jab mar gaya sala main hi nahi."
Fill it with laughter, friendships, stories, sunsets, forgiveness, and dreams.
Final Words
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Look alive.
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Feel alive.
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Stay alive.
Don't just drag yourself through life.
- Be alive in your smiles.
- Be alive in your tears.
- Be alive in your dreams.
Because life isn't about how long you live —
it's about how beautifully you live, moment by moment, heart to heart.
And remember —
"Babumoshai, zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi."
🌼 Live big. Live real. Live now. 🌼
FAQ Section
1. Why is an empty or useless life comparable to an earlier death?
👉 A life without purpose or fulfillment makes one feel dead long before death.
2. In real life, how should one look alive?
👉 We genuinely live by having adventures, pursuing our passions, and enjoying each second.
3. Why does one need a life goal?
👉 Goals give direction, build confidence, and motivate us to work harder while finding happiness and meaning.
4. How are goals and happiness connected?
👉 Goals provide a strong sense of accomplishment and contentment, making life richer and extra rewarding.
5. What function does joy serve in our lives?
👉 Joy guides us, strengthens resilience, and makes life a beautiful journey.
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