There are many problems in the world today. From highly self
centered issues to the national and international social problems, all these
issues have found space in our agendas in some or the other way. Sometimes I
wonder whether I would be able to understand even one of them to the fullest,
but then again my mind jumps from one to another like that on a trampoline.
After all, empathy has its pros and cons. People say that you are confused, you
need to specialize in one and achieve that one goal. They are right maybe. Or
maybe this is just another way to tame the 'over ambitious'?
Why cant I do it all ? Well , I tried. I tried to understand
different issues, sometimes for a few months, sometimes for a couple of hours.
And this has being going on for the past couple of years. I am very young, very
naïve for the world, but then again I know one thing for sure now, no issue is
a separate issue. They are all intertwined.
As scary as it can get, the mere idea of this web can give
you goosebumps, so hard that it would pluck your hair out. It is as scary as the
thought of whats beyond the universe as we know it. Many times I try to talk to
people about this. In their proper senses, some nod and wave it off by
saying “ ab main kya kar sakti hoon” (what can I do now), Its not a question but the sign of instantly giving up in the beginning
itself. Some declare that there are ‘bigger’ problems that need attention. Agrrr !
For example - we have seen Hardcore Environmentalists and Hardcore Economists fighting over what is more important - Poverty alleviation or stopping global warming. Do they not see that both are very important, both need attention. Can't the Economist see that when global warming hits crops supply then the situation of the poverty ridden will get even worse and cant the Environmentalist see that the eco friendly stoves that he is trying to sell in the village are not affordable. I wish i had the podium to make them see. One day, i will.
We need a "win win " situation. No one goes down please.
I think my bong hit friends will respond to this in the best way. Thank goodness I don’t need booze or bong to 'see'.
