Why do we feel sad or empty most of the times?

I always start writing my diary and my blogpost when I feel sad, very very sad. Why?

This has become like GOD, who we all go to when we are in difficulty and want his intervention. Eternally selfish being we are.

So why is it that we feel sad or incomplete all the time. Its like something is missing from our life. Today, I took out my one of my favourite books Ramcharitmanas from my long forgotten pile of books. It was covered nicely in a fine cloth. The moment, I touched it, it took me back to the times when my father had bought it for me and wanted to me start reading atleast a few pages daily. I was instructed to start with Sundar kaand as the benefits of reading it are more.

My father was always a big fan of reading books, newspaper and magazines etc. We never had any shortage of any of them. He also taught me to use prashnawali in the book to seek answers whenever I was in doubt and want answers from the GOD.

Today, when I touched the book again, read a few pages, I cried like crazy. Our fathers silently bear all the pain and keep working for their children. We never realise their importance in our life till it is too late.

I took one white large cloth that he gave me, wrapped it over the book and have kept it on my table. Promising to read it as and when I get time. He is the reason that all the girls in our family have a career and are financially independent.

Guess it is the time for me to give back.

What is the connection between nostalgia and sadness. 

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