*Why We Love Eulogies More Than Visits..

*Why We Love Eulogies More Than Visits..* ------------------------------------------ There’s something bizarre about human nature. A person could be lying on his bed, sick and lonely, and the only visitors he gets are the lizards on the ceiling and the occasional mosquito buzzing in his ear. But, the moment he kicks the bucket—BAM!—people crawl out of the woodwork, delivering Oscar-worthy speeches about what a *"gem of a person"* he was! *"He was a great soul, always helping others."* *"Such a kind-hearted man, always there for everyone."* *"The world has lost an irreplaceable human being!"* Really? If he was so irreplaceable, why was his phone gathering dust when he was alive? Where Were You, Sherlock? You see, humans have a strange habit of remembering people… after they’re gone. A man could be sitting at home for years, waiting for a simple- *"Hey, how are you?"* call, but all he hears is the sound of his own thoughts. However, the day he moves to the next world, people suddenly remember all the good times they had with him (even if the last *"good time"* was in the Jurassic era)! The irony? They’ll travel miles, cancel meetings, and even take leave from work to attend the funeral. But visiting him when he was alive? *"Ah, you know, I’ve been really busy."* Busy? With what? Scrolling Instagram? Watching YouTube videos on *"How to be more productive"* while doing absolutely nothing? The Art of Saying Too Much, Too Late.. The best part? Funerals become storytelling competitions. *"Oh, he was like a brother to me!"* (Really? Name his favourite food.) *"He always made me laugh!"* (Then why was he crying alone last week?) *"He touched so many lives!"* (Then why didn’t you touch his by showing up when he needed you?) It’s like people love to collect words and tributes, but only when the person can’t hear them anymore. If we used even 10% of that effort to actually visit people, imagine how many smiles we could bring. The Reality Check... Look, it’s simple—people don’t need your praises when they’re gone; they need your presence when they’re here. No one ever died from an overdose of love and attention. So, if you truly care about someone, prove it while they can still appreciate it. Before rushing to deliver a grand eulogy, try these instead: ✔️ Call that old friend you haven’t spoken to in years. ✔️ Visit that lonely uncle who keeps forwarding WhatsApp jokes no one replies to. ✔️ Spend time with your parents before they start confusing you with the neighbour’s son. ✔️ Show love today, not posthumously. Because let’s be honest—no one wants to be the most popular person in the cemetery...!! ------------------------------------------ Jai Hind.