As one of the recent ads talk abt http://www.facebook.com/sftimetochange talks about Time to change - If you change nothing - nothing will change. Whenever a topic of change comes, people talk abt government, politics, policies - what not? But how about you? How about small things? We can make a whole new change to this world by making small adjustments, small conscious decisions.
I would want to draw a similarity between what they call the "Spirit of Mumbai" and us the vaasis. Fast paced life, better incomes - life seems good? No interference from others. One can lead their own lives, be bothered about only themselves. Life is certainly good. What more do you want?
We have a tough life, ambitions - places to reach but its never about the destination but the journey. Do we stop to smell the flowers or to see the colours? Are we there for the people when they need us? I hate to be helpless and so would others.
There are lot of things that we can change and these are small things that would go a long way. I believe so.
How many of us smile at our neighbors or those whom we cross. You smile they might probably think you are mad. If it is a guy smiling at a girl, "oh! he is hitting on me, Cheapo!!!"
How many of us are tolerant on the road, do we stop or slow down for a old lady crossing the road. Or Help them to walk. Do we stop honking for a vehicle which didnt start when the traffic light turned green.
How many of us wave back at an innocent kid trying to get your attention.
Would we reduce the volume of our music or TV soap so that our old folks can take a nap?
It is always tough to bring the change about. You would not get response, but eventually we can turn everybody around. How is that going to help anyone? well we are going to eliminate all the foul mood. I believe i have a smile that can light up someone s day? DO YOU?
I would want to draw a similarity between what they call the "Spirit of Mumbai" and us the vaasis. Fast paced life, better incomes - life seems good? No interference from others. One can lead their own lives, be bothered about only themselves. Life is certainly good. What more do you want?
We have a tough life, ambitions - places to reach but its never about the destination but the journey. Do we stop to smell the flowers or to see the colours? Are we there for the people when they need us? I hate to be helpless and so would others.
There are lot of things that we can change and these are small things that would go a long way. I believe so.
How many of us smile at our neighbors or those whom we cross. You smile they might probably think you are mad. If it is a guy smiling at a girl, "oh! he is hitting on me, Cheapo!!!"
How many of us are tolerant on the road, do we stop or slow down for a old lady crossing the road. Or Help them to walk. Do we stop honking for a vehicle which didnt start when the traffic light turned green.
How many of us wave back at an innocent kid trying to get your attention.
Would we reduce the volume of our music or TV soap so that our old folks can take a nap?
It is always tough to bring the change about. You would not get response, but eventually we can turn everybody around. How is that going to help anyone? well we are going to eliminate all the foul mood. I believe i have a smile that can light up someone s day? DO YOU?
3 comments:
Very true.
How many of us , will not let the children scream, or play with hard big balls, while neighborhood is peaceful?
How may of us will
drive carefully, when on residential roads, to avoid hitting someone?
How many of us will not waste water, since it is precious?
The list can go on..
I think the habits are formed in homes, schools, and looking at parents. It is formed very early. If not it is not there.
totally agree with u on this. that we have a lot of potential within us to bring about a change which will not only benefit us but also the world around. indeed, we first need to alter our own selves and then move ahead to change the surroundings. good luck!
sarah
As they say...change should start from within...
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