I was
recently switching channels on TV and there were some foreign
channels or western channels to be appropriate. Some were showing adventurous
programs, some game shows, some recreational activities and all such entertaining
stuff was going on. I was wondering look at these people. How happy and
carefree they are. They seem so much satisfied and relaxed in their life. While
they are showing some refreshing holiday destinations and wonderlands of our
times, we here can only think about such places in dreams. In fact to be
correct we can only dream to even dream about such places because the kind of
life we are living is so messed up that even our dreams are filled with
turmoil.
I immediately realized
as if I live on some other planet where there is no concept of peace of mind,
relaxation and satisfaction. It seems we are all warriors always ready to face
the hardships of life. We all are armed 24/7 to expect some kind of blow in the
coming moment. I mean what kind of life is it? Or should we actually call it
life? All we have in our minds is blasts, war, terrorists, politics,
politicians, murders, kidnapping, target killing and so many more such ruthless
acts. Just close your eyes for one minute and see what comes in your mind when
you think about Pakistan. For me there is a horrific picture of chaos and
uncertainties. We are in a state of despair and everything seems to be falling
apart.
I just wonder what will
happen next. What are we doing and what will we leave for our next generation?
This country is being tortured not only by its external enemies but its
internal enemies are eating it like a piece of cake. Even we as a nation are a
part of this because we are losing our unity as a nation and we are moving
towards individuality. We think the concept of unity, sharing and caring is
only limited to books and we seldom implement it in our daily lives. We are not
true to ourselves and that is why we are being deceived in every walk of
life.
I just don't know if we
will be able to improve our condition or we will just keep on living in a state
of denial. Will we ever have a life like that other side?
