Being homesick

There comes a time in life when a person has to leave his/her family and go somewhere else. The reason can be anything. Sometimes, it is for seeking a good job and sometimes,it is for higher studies. But everyone falls prey to homesickness. But what does this term exactly mean? And, what are the factors responsible for homesickness? Homesickness, can be seen as a disease which can only be removed with the presence of one's own family members. As Jane Austen had said-' there is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.' One cannot expect the same comfort somewhere else. If he/she is expecting the same love and care as that of family's, then he/she is living in illusion. One is ought to adjust in a strange environment. Many people fail to adjust themselves within the new environment. This has a negative impact on an individual's mind. This can even lead to depression. Sometimes, one's own thinking could be the reason for this and sometimes, external  surrounding is responsible for this negativity.

Discrimination,financial condition,background and friend circle could be the factors for being homesick. Friends are next to family. If in a new and strange place, an individual gets associated with good number of true and caring friends , one is likely to be happy. Money is another thing which creates bigger issues than expected. People often face discrimination ,if they belong to minority groups. This is also reflected in Nissim Ezekiel's poetry. He says in 'Enterprise' that -' Home is where we have to earn our grace.' His poetry speaks of his past life experiences and of the discrimination he had faced at his native land and also, in abroad.

A point comes in life when there is no way returning back. An individual needs to be strong because this is the reality of life. This is actually what life is all about. There will be many ups and downs in life. Sometimes,downs are more in number than the ups.Homesickness is one of the downs of life.. Family support is an elixir to tackle this problem. Adjustment is another important thing to keep in mind. If,like a mountain, an individual stands firm, faces all the quakes of life, and doesn't break, success would be on the way.