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Hi, I am – a wanderer at heart, a storyteller by passion, and someone who believes that journeys are often more beautiful than destinations. Travel, for me, isn’t just about ticking places off a list. It’s about slow mornings in unknown cities, conversations with strangers who feel like friends, the taste of food I can’t quite describe but will never forget, and those moments when I discover a little more about myself along the way. This blog is my space to share not only where I go, but how it feels to truly be there—whether it’s laughing in a bustling market, crying quietly on a solo getaway, or simply soaking in sunsets that make the world pause. If you love stories that are light-hearted, honest, and sometimes a little raw, I hope you’ll feel at home here. Because in the end, travel isn’t just about moving from one place to another—it’s about moving closer to yourself. So, come along. Let’s wander, wonder, and maybe get a little lost together.

A Long Life, If Lived Well

What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life?

Living a very long life is a fascinating idea—and a complicated one ❣️

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On one hand, longevity feels like a gift. More time allows for deeper relationships, wisdom earned through experience, and the chance to witness social and cultural change. When a long life comes with health, dignity, purpose, and independence, it truly feels like a blessing.

But a long life without quality can be heavy. Today, we often see physical survival outpacing emotional well-being—loneliness, loss of community care, and old age becoming something to manage rather than honour.

Earlier generations didn’t measure life by its length alone, but by how well it was lived—through rest, recovery, shared responsibility, and acceptance of life’s natural stages.

For me, the real question isn’t how long we live, but how meaningfully. A shorter life filled with connection and purpose can feel complete, while a very long life without warmth or dignity can feel exhausting.

Perhaps the ideal is to live long enough to love deeply, contribute meaningfully, and let go gently—without clinging to time out of fear.

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8 responses to “A Long Life, If Lived Well”

  1. Krish Avatar
    Krish

    Good morning, Shamitabh. What a beautifully written blog. I enjoyed reading it this morning. Life may not be long, but it should be meaningful and happy. What a wonderful thing you have said. Yes, life should be like that. This photo of beautiful flowers that you have kept, smells like that with the feelings of love. I really enjoyed reading it, Shamitabh. It is important not only to live life but also to understand it. 🥀

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    1. Shamitabh Avatar
      Shamitabh

      Thank you so much, Krish, for reading so attentively and for such a generous, heartfelt response. I truly appreciate the way you connected with both the words and the feeling behind them. You’re absolutely right—life isn’t just about living it, but about understanding it. Grateful for readers like you who read with the heart 🌸

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      1. Krish Avatar
        Krish

        You write so well that I enjoy reading it. Your writing is as clear and beautiful as your heart. And where there is beauty, the writing is wonderful. 🤝

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      2. Shamitabh Avatar
        Shamitabh

        ❣️😊

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  2. Livora Gracely Avatar
    Livora Gracely

    I appreciate how gently you hold the question here—not how long we live, but how meaningfully. There’s a quiet warmth in the way you speak of loving deeply and letting go without fear. That sense of dignity lingers long after the reading ends. Thank you for this thoughtful reflection.

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    1. Shamitabh Avatar
      Shamitabh

      Thank you so much, Livora, for reading with such sensitivity and care. I’m deeply touched by the way you received the reflection and articulated it so gently. Your words remind me why writing—and being read with such attentiveness—matters. Truly grateful 🤍

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    Applying Intelligence

    Wonderful blog

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    1. Shamitabh Avatar
      Shamitabh

      Thank you so much 😊

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