So much negativity in the world these days. So much devastation. So many deaths. Don’t you stop and wonder why? I do. Actually it’s not really much of a halt rather a question that keeps knocking at my mind subconsciously. Innocent people being blown out of an aircraft, innocent people dying in bombings around the world and then to top it all the robbing of innocence of a 6 year old in town. What has the world come to? Is this the apocalypse everyone talks about? Certainly seems so.
I don’t understand politics too well. But I do understand humanity, the basic concept of it at least. I’m not saying I’m perfect. Nobody is really. But I do recognize humanity in the broader perspective. In any case I’d certainly like to believe that I do. And that is why I feel that everything is not alright with this world of ours.
Imagine being on a flight and watching re-runs of F.R.I.E.N.D.S to pass the time. I do that all the time. Someone might have been doing just that when some Neanderthals fascinated with the idea of regionalism and power, rather politics, ended that life. I say this because I saw the picture of a laptop at the crash site, open as though it might have been in use at the moment of impact. So many lives lost, of infants and children too. I cannot bring myself to even imagine the horror. But is this the advanced world we boast about where people are killed for no fault of theirs and that too so terribly. What have we become really?
Gaza. It’s strange how convenient it is for the world to forget about the people stuck there. Imagine living in a war zone. It’s sad, these blatant mass murders on the pretext of selfish motives. It’s just politics on both sides leading to deaths, thousands and thousands of deaths. Life really is of no value. And sad part is nobody cares or a better way to put it would be perhaps to say that nobody cares for both sides of the story.
You might think why am I bothered since these are things taking place miles away. Perhaps you are right but I could as well have been on that plane you know. I had just flown through that European corridor in June and so had my husband this very month. In fact it could have been anyone. I feel so bad for those poor souls. So it bothers me a lot especially when so many innocent lives are lost. But still if you insist I’ll look around closer by. Maybe that will make me feel better? But you know what it doesn’t feel better at all because what I see is a misogynist society that has stooped so low that it has destroyed the childhood of a six year old girl. What was her fault? Not only was she violated by that monster but by her teacher too who thought it was alright to send her to a dark room for punishment. I shudder to even imagine. Oh the horrors! Makes me wish to beat those responsible to death with my bare hands. That I’m angry and disgusted is an understatement really. Tell me all those who blame women for every damn thing, what was her fault? Was it her school uniform or was she inviting trouble herself? No answers right?
From a 3 to a 6 year old, from a 22 to an 80 year old, no female is safe. Tell me then what culture do we boast about? The next person that harps on that tune will surely get an earful.
What’s wrong with our world? If we can’t even keep a child safe then what’s the point of anything at all. Who abuses a child? Not a human certainly. Then have we moved towards being animals? Disgusting, distasteful, appalling and more. With all the gloom flashing all over newspapers and new channels lately let’s hope that our world heals soon and along with it the wronged souls.
You know I grew up in Shillong and sometimes there would be curfews imposed suddenly around town. My mother tells me that during those times our head-mistress would ensure each and every parent that once the children are in school they are her responsibility and no harm will come to them. But what I hear now is that the schools see children as avenues to charge hefty fees. Nothing more. It saddens me really. I want to punish them but honestly what can I do except sign petitions and protest? So I don’t know about you but everything seems colored in the hues of disaster for now. I just feel we are on a collision course, don’t you?
I was thinking the very same thoughts today Naba. In fact I am just about to write a post on collective consciousness. The world is going through turbulent times. That poor girl. I'm surprised the school is allowed to function. I feel the passion and anger in your writing. Nicely done.
Every thing is on a collision course. We humans against humans, humans against nature and we will go on till we annihilate or perhaps, one day we just get better sense. The image of those bodies on those corn fields never leaves me and the girl, the poor girl – the victim who had to be sacrificed so that the world could come to its senses. I dont know if you read of another story which Farida had shared. It literally made me dizzy for a while just imaging the horror.I share your angst Naba.
I am angry. I am so dejected. Why is this happening? When I see my children I feel scared. Sometimes when the man on the street leers, I feel terrified. What has the world come to? Innocents die everyday. We are all so so helpless :(.
Nabanita I too can relate to your thoughts exactly. Btw I too was in Shillong as a kid, written a small bit in my post Rains.
basically we are all running towards our doom .. .
sad sad state
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I hear you. We are living in sad, hard times, and it's difficult to understand why and to maintain our faith in humanity.
Yes it is a very disturbing incident.. world is a horrific place.. and I am shameful to admit this but truth is India is an uncivilized nation…
We all feel the same. There is so much negativity around. Sometimes I shut myself completely and sometimes I search videos on youtube. There is so many inspiring stories out there that I tell myself to be happy and hang out there.
I think we are all loing touch with everything inside us that made us human. I use the word 'made' because the present tense seems inappropriate in the world we live in.
It is a real tough situation and whatever you mentioned is truly a matter of worry for us. Don't know which side are we heading away….
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its all so sad isn't it? I keep wondering where we are headed with all this hatred and destruction. .sigh!
I am also feeling the same way as you and my next post is also in the same lines. We are all pissed off with the current situation that is happening around…I spoke to Krishna few days back and it might the beginning of an end like what happened in Mahabharata :-).
It hurts to see the world around us, everything is just so wrong but I strongly believe that we all can do something. You are doing much more than merely signing petitions, you are sharing and trying to get people to think about the various issues. Its a start, whether big or small, its surely a start.
Dear Nabanita thank you so much for promoting my post and bringing me here. i realize that i am not alone. So many of us have the same anxiety. Solidarity in anxiety does it bring solace…i guess.
But let me share this…often i start crying. Knowing of my real age my husband thinks it's because of that phase which perhaps i'm about to reach…that get's women emotional.
What he doesn't understand is that my tears are my prayers…i am scared all the time. For our children…then their children. The most precious thing called life…becoming the cheapest. The most dear to us…our respect for the self for our bodies that feel pain, brutally cruelly and nowadays fatally robbed…
My prayers are my tears…which are asking for the Savior to come. They actually fall in rhythm. When…drop…when…drop…when.
And now ur post. One good thing, it's again taking me there to the Lord…"Lord Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace…"
http://youtu.be/ihhvm6eLWZI… passing u the link…hope u like this version…this singing by Susan Boyle. 🙂
Feeling the same Naba. So much hatred, insensitivity and violence. Humans are behaving worse than animals. Raping three year olds, bodies falling from the sky and killing innocents….feel so helpless.
It is a very painful and pathetic situation world over today. My husband flew this Sunday and was seen talking to the insurance agent first asking whether there are any pending premiums to be paid. Such is the fear. And the children, I simply can't get over the fact that the teacher and the principal (women) tried to cover up the matter. Would they do the same if it was a child from their family? And those monsters, they should be left to bleed all their lives without limbs. They should never be able to sleep with those dirty sinful eyes. Height of Cruelty!
Humanity is dying a slow death… I wonder if things are this bad now, what will it be like for the future generations? Even the thought fills me with dread 🙁
The tragedy of 295 people was so shocking and then I got the news of 6 yr old!! we humans are going to kill and finish each other off. An Apocalypse is not at all required.
I feel like you do Nabanita, and you put wise words on the despair and thoughts of so many human beings… Its sad and seems overwhelming some times.. Though, just writing about it here is a way of helping from your side, and I do believe that every one of us can do something …. Even just a little bit.. To loose hope must be the worst of all…
Instances like these make you want to be a better person – be kinder, less harsh in our assessment of others and reach out for those who might be in need of our help.
wow really very nice…
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