Maybe I'm the only person in the world who has such a tough time making decisions about anything and everything....I can't decide the flavour of icecream I want even when they allow you to taste at the Baskin Robbins and Gelato outlets (yes, I try them all)...and even when I do finally choose one I end up not liking it as much as I thought I would! This of course translates into a lot of more important decisions in my life, meaning people and profession.
Has the 21st century spoilt us with choice in every aspect of our lives...were times when Britannia was the only bread, milk was a wholesome meal, hand me downs were preferred clothing and oil was good for your hair - the good times? Children got married when and to who their parents asked them to and a humble job that put meal on the table was enough to see you through life.
I remember my childhood when things were quite simple, perspectives narrower and lives traditional...those times didn't cause conflict, sleep was sounder and the body was healthier but if you ask me whether they were happier....I don't know. A simple and conflict free life does not necessarily mean a happy life and although I feel the frustrations of every day decisions whether its choosing a Nokia over a Motorolla, a job I love versus a job that pays more or relationships that take every bit of my energy but are worth having at the end of the day - everyday, day after day I feel the pressure and although the mind seeks simplicty and nirvana, the heart seems trapped in these everyday challenges....is this what they call moh maya or the circle of desire?
1 comment:
the sunscreen song puts great perspective on your reminiscence. when we were young, prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders. god alone knows what our next generations would be about!! but then thats what generation gaps are about, and honestly, we choose to put generation gaps as the whole and sole reason for all our arguments and reminisces! isnt it true?!
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