Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Reflections on Exit Gates: From Joy to Acceptance
The author reflects on the emotional significance of 'EXIT' gates throughout his life.
Starting with joy associated with leaving school and work, he then shares experiences of relief after hospital stays and family gatherings.
The author also mentions the sadness experienced at a farewell and the grief of a loss.
Now retired, the author views the exit gate with a mix of emotions, including the fear of a 'permanent exit'.
The essay highlights the contrast between the earlier excitement of leaving places and the current perspective of aging and mortality.
The author describes the relief and achievement felt when driving out of an airport exit gate.
He associates early exits with joy, such as leaving school and work.
The author recalls painful experiences at exit gates including loss.
He reflects on the mixed emotions of leaving employment and retirement.
The author's perspective on exit gates has shifted due to the fear of a 'permanent exit'.
- Who
- V. Subramanian
- What
- Reflections on the various emotions associated with 'EXIT' gates
- When
- Various times throughout the author's life
- Where
- Airports, schools, offices, hospitals, and residential complexes
- Why
- To share personal experiences and the changing perspectives on 'exit' gates.
- Author
- V. Subramanian
- Publisher
- ThePrint