The end and the beginning

It was around 13.8 billion years ago when the universe - oh wait! I guess I have went way too far. Let me start again.

The year was 2012. A very unusual year in the recent course of humanity. The year began with a prophesied judgment. A prediction that the year will end with the end of this world. We were no more visualizing a movie anymore but had built around an imagination. The fear was consuming many, while others showcased mere negligence. Nonetheless, we all, in some way or the other, had started preparing for our survival. While everyone was moving towards the so-called destined faith of this world. A young boy from a small town decided to move out of his home to explore this ever-changing, beautiful world.

Curious at his heart, he started exploring the vast city life. Long wide roads, sky high towers, shops filled with amusements, and a new McDonald's every corner. What a wonder it is, he exclaimed! The city felt welcoming to him. As if it is familiar to unsolicited appearances. But it didn't take him too long to understand that the limelight has its backdrop.

"The lanes were broad, the walls high-rise, the traffic was red and dust in the sky."

Life was moving differently here, his mind reasoned. Everyone seemed to be always in a hurry. Yet no one appeared to be getting on time. He saw people losing their patience, he heard their complaining all around. The un-satisfaction and doubts had consumed their smiling faces. It felt as if this city had disappointed them. He was startled to see the busy lifestyle.

"The highs were rising high, the lows getting low.

People were divided, among many different rows."

Months has gone by, and he was still adjusting to city-life. He understood that it wasn't going to be easy. To live a life and fulfill his goals, he had to be strong and face the reality. It was the only option for him. As long he had awaited dreaming for this day. If only he could overcome his fears then his dreams could be a reality.

Finally, the day had arrived. The day of the judgement of this world. No one knew what was going to happen. Yet everyone was waiting for that final call. So standing on the rooftop on the day of his birthday. He stared towards the sky with a question full of mind. Is this how it feels towards the end?

"All alone in the quietude, feeling the cold breeze on his face.

Questions were flooding, like a wild run in a maze."

How it can be that we had submitted ourselves to an uncertain fate? How it can be that we had accepted it without a fight?

It was already half-past twelve, and everything felt the same. The moon was still shining, and the wind was all alive. The stars were bright and were winking with a sarcastic smile. A year-long fear, and that decades ago prediction, seemed to be vanishing. With every minute to sunrise, the life brightened, with a sense of relief. A belief that this was not the end. On that day, he understood how life can be so unpredictable. Even some predictable things can change their course. He also understood that even though, our future is not promised, but we had to fight with our every ounce. To live life happily, we have to be in the moment, and that is now.

"Life is simple it only demands to be treated well."