yes, its our mortality that is increasingly becoming a bitter pill to swallow. i was born in a hindu faith that subscribes to the notion of reincarnation of the immortal soul. i find it very comforting.

i havent done much in this lifetime. the idea that i can carry over this life experience to another meaningful lifetime..like a bank balance..is very alluring. i want very much for it to be true.

if a 'soul' is 'immortal', why do physical bodies..and by extension, memories have an expiration date. why doesn't my life experiences have any lofty meaning?

what is the value of rationalism if it doesnt offer me peace?