A Moment of Clarity: Finding Purpose in Life's Uncertainties

It was an ordinary Thursday morning. As I followed my usual skincare routine at 9 AM, gently pressing a toner-soaked cotton pad against my skin, a fleeting thought took root in my mind—one so vivid it felt real. Just moments before, "Dadi" had told me he was going to take a nap, and I simply responded, "Go ahead." But as I looked at myself in the mirror, an image formed in my head: I was sitting in a doctor's office, listening as he delivered life-altering news. I had an illness—one that was serious and costly to treat. My chest tightened at the thought. Here I was, an average person who had only recently begun earning better, finally experiencing things I had once only dreamed of. I had started setting bigger goals, believing in a brighter future. And yet, if such a moment came, would I be financially prepared? Would I be emotionally ready? I wasn’t. Who ever is? Goosebumps covered my skin, and before I knew it, tears streamed down my face. Strangely, as my emo...