Long idle stares and instant (usually
‘what’s wrong with them’) opinions when strangers cross paths have become
second nature to the streets of our city. “Hello” and “It was nice to meet you”
is generally the extent of our meeting new people. Over a couple decades of
schooling, learning life’s important lessons, and generally the development we
reach is to be wary of strangers, keep distance from new company and question motives
behind any shred of niceness that someone showers towards us. Is this really
healthy?
If you do not relate to any of
the statements above, congratulations, you are doing it right. Know that your
life is helping change this world infusing humanity one smile at a time. If,
instead, something above struck a nerve, it is more than likely you realize
this state but find it difficult to single handedly bring any change. Following
is an attempt at finding a way to bring about this essential change.
The first and most important thing
to convince one of is there is more good
than bad in this world. A simple concept, yet almost always forgotten when
developing new trust. This apprehension usually arises from the fear of being
hurt by people we let into our lives. However, instead of resolving the issue
at hand, being hurt, we go on to avoid anything that can remotely reach that
point. One case where I do not feel prevention is better than cure.
We often hide behind the comfort
of old relations, partners and family. It is this satisfaction that perhaps keeps
us from venturing too far out or letting someone too far in. There is one study
after another to be found that accurately equates human happiness to doing ‘good’
for others over doing ‘good’ for self. In our satisfaction of life, not only
are we accepting the secluded nature of the world but also missing out on all
the positive moments we are capable of generating with others.
As for my part and I hope someday
you reach the comfort to join in, I vow to connect as many lives as I can. To
make an effort beyond the initial “hello” by sharing, imbibing and reflecting any
and all positive aspects of people I meet. To strongly get influenced and vocalize
such influence which gives people a new insight within themselves. Accept a nice
gesture unquestioned and respond in utmost kind.
We have come to be a culture which has all the
negative insights in celebrity lives, all the know-how about the ‘Real
Housewives’, but little awareness amongst our closest friends. I wish to pen
next, a few character sketches of positive influences around me. Whether you
find yourself relate to one or more, may you inculcate them all. If it is you I
write about, please consider this my honest and glad appreciation to have had
you come into my life.
