We are surrounded with hundreds of things. There is just so much news, information and stuff out there to know. Its overwhelming at times. But, among all these excesses of information and knowledge, what is it that truly matters?
As I travel on trains and on buses, there are hardly any smiles on people’s faces. Their eyes seem to be stuck on their devices. As I walk on the road and smile to someone, I get back a cold stare. What is it in people’s minds which prevents them from smiling back?
As I go into a restaurant alone and ask for a table for one, I am given sympathetic looks. In fact, after a while I am looked to as being a bit “weird”. Its almost as if its socially unacceptable to eat alone. Why does society discourage being alone?
As I go into a bookstore, the first thing I see is hundreds of self-help books. Most of the books say “Follow your passion”. But most of us dont end up doing that, and the only way to feel better is to read more of such books. What is it that we are trying to find help for?
Each person is unique and special in his/her own way. But, wherever we go, we are being judged. At workplace, at home, among friends and among new people. And how are we judged? Numbers. Marks, GPA, salary, increments and it goes on and on. Isn’t it unfair to judge everyone based on just a couple of numbers?
As I walk into the woods and feel the rain on my face, as I meet people on the streets and immerse in their cultures, as I feel the wind and see the stars, I realize that this world is indeed beautiful. It is indeed incredible. Its a blessing to be here. Our time is limited. Am I doing enough?
As I ask more questions, I wonder- Where are the answers to be found?
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