Equal End

In the End, We All Become Stone

Recently, Nikhil Kamath founder of Zerodha put it bluntly, "Whatever be the tension you have, all are going to die." And actor Vikrant Massey echoed the same sentiment, saying, "We are very temporary in this world." These words aren’t meant to depress—they’re meant to liberate. Because in a world obsessed with achievement, comparison, and ego, it’s a gentle reminder that everything, eventually, settles into stillness.

And that’s where the story of Parting Stone finds its place. A company in the U.S. that transforms the ashes of our loved ones into smooth, solid stones. Each one identical in color and texture. Whether you were a billionaire or a bus driver, a superstar or someone who preferred the shadows—after death, you become the same. A handful of soft, white stones. Peaceful. Equal. Beautiful.

Whenever something earth-shaking happens to us—be it heartbreak, failure, or loss—it’s worth remembering the image of a stone in the sand. That’s all we will be one day. Not headlines. Not hashtags. Not job titles. Just a stone. That’s the most beautiful thing we can hope to be post-death—simple, silent, part of the earth again.

It’s not meant to scare you. It’s meant to soften you. To remind you to speak kindly, love fiercely, forgive freely. To remind you to leave a mark not on the world’s timelines, but on people’s hearts.

The next time life feels too heavy, remember this: All stones look the same in the end. So live in such a way that what matters most isn't how brightly you burned, but how warmly you glowed.