Dilemma diaries

For most of my adult life- I have been in a dilemma whether to shut up about the situations that are beyond my control or to rage on social media platforms. The latter becomes exhausting after a point of time as it doesn’t add a lot of value. Also, maybe we have been taught that an emotional response to anything is never right. But, at the same time turning a blind eye becomes suffocating too.

It’s been one heck of a difficult year. A lot has happened (loss of lives, livelihood, communal/ sexual violence, and the injustice that penetrates deep in our society). Yet, I constantly remind myself to practice gratitude, ignore the bad, and focus on the positive. Because no person is perfect, neither is any system. There will be people who will always take advantage of the situations. Maybe, that’s become the law of the world we live in.

Perhaps, the least we can do is acknowledge the battles of the people who are fighting not just for themselves- but also for me and you. (You know who!)

The problems we see from the superficial level can be complex in reality. Maybe there are solutions and writing this isn’t one. But just a gentle reminder for you (and, for myself) that we don’t have to settle for this just because there are some people asking us to do so.

If you feel agitated or even a bit sad about this, today, make sure you don’t support anyone who practices hatred in any form. So, the next time you get an opportunity to cast your vote- please don’t get mindlessly blinded by caste, religion, or your faith. There are real problems that need our attention.

The world has become a crappy place, though there shouldn’t be an obligation to accept things the way they are. There is always room for improvement!

I know the last thing we (including myself) want to be is vulnerable. But, today someone reminded me that it’s good to be emotional, as it doesn’t make you an ignorant or entitled millennial. So, if you feel overwhelmed, here are virtual high-fives.

- Your fellow borderline Gen-Z/ Millennial