Yes there has been days when I get really confused by the manner in which acts and reacts. A couple of days ago I came to the conclusion that even a simple game of Dumb C can evoke so many emotions. A beginner of the game is utterly confused of how to enact what was given to her! She is also concerned about what others will say about her or her inability to enact her topic properly. This was making things more difficult. Adding to it was the presence of some over confident fellows. They were able to properly enact their scenes. It was all right till then. Then they all tend to make mockery of the new person playing. It may be a playful friendly mockery, but the effect of it may be somewhat different. Maybe the new player will loose all confidence in him/herself, become all the more embarrassed.
When we were kids our parents always taught us not to make fun of anyone's inability or disability. People like me, sensitive and emotional, do take those words seriously and never resort to mockery or fun to belittle others. At times, mockery and fun with friends, within limits, is good. It actually deepens the friendship. But there are situations when such fun may hurt someone's ego and confidence.
For me, everyone is good at something or the other. Then there are some people who can emote well and can speak well while expressing themselves. on the other hand, there are people who tend to keep a lot of things within themselves. So, rather than being judgmental we can, during certain times, keep ourselves in the other person's shoes. It will let us spread our horizon and understanding on a plethora of human emotions, actions and passions. People who are hyperactive, not shy in front of people and quite good in certain things, often tend to boost their ego by making fun of people who does not possess those qualities. Life is not all about ego. People should remember that. At the end, everyone has to die. it's your work that will be remembered and not your mockery. So it is always better to get out of the campus life, understand the various facets of a person, help them overcome their shortcomings and carry on with your good work. It only will boost your confidence, it will also induce a sense of well being. You will also be able to face your conscience and say that you have never hurt anyone intentionally and have tried not to unintentionally as well.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
A Democracy of Unsubstantial Votes
The General Election in India, in every sense of the term is a game. It is a game of money and power along with politics. With uncertainties prevailing everywhere and with terrorists taking all measures to disrupt the peace and security of the country, this year the election was seen as a movement for drastic change.
Every political party as well as the media were of the idea that with the Mumbai attacks fresh in the mind, people in large number will participate in this years election. There was mass outcry after the terror attacks on Mumbai. People in large numbers stepped outside the secured life at home and held the government responsible for the attacks. The news channels were fighting with each other over getiing the maximum TRP's by providing every possible details, which were best avoidable under such a situation. Celebrities were all over the places putting forth their views and candlelight vigil became a random sight. So, the general election was thought to be the place where all these angry and disillusioned people will make use of their democratic right to give India a better future. The actual outcome showed a different picture. In Mumbai the voting percentage, surprizingle decreased by 3%. In the 2004 election, the participation of Mumbai netizens was 47%. This year it was a mere 44%. On whole, it was quite a dismal participation throughout India after the first three rounds of voting.
Now my question lies what happened to all the people who retorted the words "Enough is Enough". Voting is your democratic right and is best when majority of the people exercise it. Whether you like politics or not, it is the base of any country. You can create hullabaloo when a crisis situation occurs, but when you can do your share of stop such situations, you simply ignore it. Excuses galore for absenteeism in elections and one such is the weather and the heat wave. Here I want to put forth that my mother, who is at the wrong side of 60 with several health issues, was concerned how whe will go out and vote in this extreme weather. I, being more concerned about her health, told her not to strain herself. In case of extreme weather, it is better to avoid going out. But then whar she told me can be an eye opener for a lot of people. For her it is more of a moral issue, when you have the right of voting why abstain from it? It's only a matter of couple of hours of difficulties which afterwards make you the feel the pleasure of doing your bit for the country. How I wished the people across length and breadth of the country shared similar feelings!
It is perfectly fine to come together and form protest marches, candlelight vigils. I am not against them. Everything said and done, it is also the citizens duty to act as actions always speak louder than words. Voting is a system which you can make use of by exercising your democratic right to vote. So why not use the system to change the system?
Every political party as well as the media were of the idea that with the Mumbai attacks fresh in the mind, people in large number will participate in this years election. There was mass outcry after the terror attacks on Mumbai. People in large numbers stepped outside the secured life at home and held the government responsible for the attacks. The news channels were fighting with each other over getiing the maximum TRP's by providing every possible details, which were best avoidable under such a situation. Celebrities were all over the places putting forth their views and candlelight vigil became a random sight. So, the general election was thought to be the place where all these angry and disillusioned people will make use of their democratic right to give India a better future. The actual outcome showed a different picture. In Mumbai the voting percentage, surprizingle decreased by 3%. In the 2004 election, the participation of Mumbai netizens was 47%. This year it was a mere 44%. On whole, it was quite a dismal participation throughout India after the first three rounds of voting.
Now my question lies what happened to all the people who retorted the words "Enough is Enough". Voting is your democratic right and is best when majority of the people exercise it. Whether you like politics or not, it is the base of any country. You can create hullabaloo when a crisis situation occurs, but when you can do your share of stop such situations, you simply ignore it. Excuses galore for absenteeism in elections and one such is the weather and the heat wave. Here I want to put forth that my mother, who is at the wrong side of 60 with several health issues, was concerned how whe will go out and vote in this extreme weather. I, being more concerned about her health, told her not to strain herself. In case of extreme weather, it is better to avoid going out. But then whar she told me can be an eye opener for a lot of people. For her it is more of a moral issue, when you have the right of voting why abstain from it? It's only a matter of couple of hours of difficulties which afterwards make you the feel the pleasure of doing your bit for the country. How I wished the people across length and breadth of the country shared similar feelings!
It is perfectly fine to come together and form protest marches, candlelight vigils. I am not against them. Everything said and done, it is also the citizens duty to act as actions always speak louder than words. Voting is a system which you can make use of by exercising your democratic right to vote. So why not use the system to change the system?
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