I’m deeply saddened by the recent Air India incident that resulted in the loss of innocent lives and injuries to many. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families who lost their loved ones. No words can ever heal such pain, but I hope they find strength and support in the days ahead.
When the news broke about the Air India plane crash, most people saw a headline. Another tragic story. Another flight that didn’t make it. But for me, it felt like something deeper like life had tapped me on the shoulder and whispered, “Pay attention.”
Because behind every tragedy are stories. Real lives. Real people. And from this single, heart-breaking incident, four stories stood out to me. Four reminders that time is not a promise, it's a gift. And one day, that gift runs out.
1. The Family Who Finally Took the Flight… Too Late
They had dreamed of moving to the UK for years. You know the story, life got in the way. Work, kids, aging parents, bills. They postponed their dreams, made sacrifices, waited for the “right time.” And finally, when things lined up, they got on the plane… but never made it to their new life.
That shook me.
Because how many of us do the same? We delay our dreams, thinking we have more time. We tell ourselves “someday”, but someday often turns into never.
The lesson: Stop waiting for perfect. Life doesn’t wait for your plans to align. If something matters, don’t keep pushing it to tomorrow.
2. The Woman Who Was Denied Boarding
She was late. Missed check-in. She begged the staff, pleaded to let her on board. She was furious, angry at herself, at the airline, at the world.
Hours later, when the news came, she was stunned. That missed flight had saved her life.
And suddenly, her anger turned into gratitude.
The lesson: Sometimes, what feels like a setback is actually protection. We don’t always get what we want, because something bigger sees what we can’t. Not every “no” is rejection, some are divine redirections.
3. The Man Who Walked Away
When the plane split in two, fire consumed one half. He happened to be in the other. He survived. Not a scratch. Just shock, silence, and life.
Why him? Why was he spared?
He said he didn’t know. But in that moment, I thought of the verse: "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." – Ecclesiastes 3:1
The lesson: If you’re still here, there’s a reason. You’re not done yet. Your story isn’t over.
4. And Those Who Didn’t Make It
They boarded that flight thinking it was just another day. They kissed someone goodbye. Checked in their bags. Buckled their seatbelts.
They had plans for the next day. Birthdays. Work meetings. Texts left on “read.”
And just like that, their story ended mid-sentence.
The lesson: Life gives no warning. Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. We are all walking around as if we’ll live forever, until we don’t.
So What Now?
If you’re reading this, take a moment. Place your hand over your chest. Feel that heartbeat? That’s your miracle.
You still have time. Love now. Apologize now. Forgive now. Dream now. Speak now.
Life isn’t asking you to be perfect. It’s asking you to be present.
So don’t wait for the “right time.” Don’t wait until the calendar clears, or the money’s perfect, or the fear is gone.
Because sometimes, next time never comes.
Live like now is all you have. Because one day, it will be.
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