Can we share our misery?

Have you ever thought whether you can really share your misery with someone?  Hmm.. I too never thought of it until I came across a book. This book has synopsis of speeches made by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (pioneer of Art of Living Concept) where he talks of different aspects of life like Love, Death, Ignorance, Misery, Karma, Doubt, Sorrow, Happiness etc. 
I am moved by the line which says that there is no point in sharing your misery for it doesn’t diminish when you share.  But on the other hand, if you share your joy and happiness, it increases manifold. This line touched me from within.  Just few days before holding on to this book, I went on to share my misery, only later to realize that it didn't decrease a bit, and had actually added more to my woes.  Then I read through this line over and over again and I realized the truth in it.  But I know, without sharing your misery with anyone would leave you stumbled, would get on to your nerves and leave you in an inebriated state.
You can share your misery only with someone who is just a passive listener, who just listens to your woes and miseries, empathizes with you and then leaves you on your own.  This way your heart is lightened, but understand that it will not diminish your misery in any way.  But surely will help you remain calm and in senses. By saying this, I am not trying to be philosophical, but understood this truth in my own experience.

A vacuum created

I have heard that sleep is a natural way when a tiny glimpse of death is experienced. By sleep, we put our body to rest, whereas by death we put our soul to rest.  And when I heard the death news of our Guruswamy Uncle, this was the first thing that stuck my mind.  Because, he rested in peace while he was in deep sleep. How blessed he is, everyone had the same to tell.  For one born as human, this kind of End that he/she should pray for. And especially, for the one who has performed all his lifetime duties well and had a fulfilling life, the end also came in a fulfilling way. 
Guruswamy Uncle,as we call him, was a spiritual person. His face had a natural calmness, his piousness was visible on his face and could understand that spirituality was well within him.  Now he has gone to live with the God, creating a vaccum in his place. Love and time fill this vacuum, reshape our lives, and enable us to continue to live.
Finally, I would say that he was dear to God. Its not important if we love God, finally God should love us and take us under his wings.....