21 Grams

OK, this is not an original piece. But I have wanted to share this monologue ever since I saw the movie.
21 Grams is basically a stark description of death and life. And everything in between. The following is a monologue at the end of the movie. I am not sure if it would mean much to those who have not seen the movie. But if it does, even a little, do watch the movie. Here it is:

How many lives do we live?
How many times do we die?

They say we all loose 21 grams at the exact moment of our death. Everyone.

How much fits into 21 grams?
How much is lost?
When do we loose 21 grams?
How much goes with them?
How much is gained? How much is gained?

21 grams.
The weight of a stack of five nickels.
The weight of a hummingbird.
A chocolate bar.

How much did 21 grams weigh?

Why?

So I finally decided to start writing a blog. People write blogs for different reasons. Some to express what their stand on certain issues is, some to vent out their feelings, some because others are doing it anyway.
Where do I fall?
None of the above.
Right. I am writing because I want to brush up on my writing skills. I am not a great fan of altruism. I will generally do stuff only if I am benefited by it. And if in the process someone gets benefited, well and good. I read in a certain magazine/newspaper that IIM-A, did not hold GD last year and are planning to do the same this year. Instead, they ask the candidates to write a sort of essay on a topic.
So, if by God's grace, I do get a call from IIM-A, I better be prepared. And in the process, I will write as if I started the blog with one of the reasons mentioned in the first paragraph. But seriously, you know better.

Anyways, happy reading!!