Impressionable Indians!

Living abroad always gives us a different perspective on a lot of things. We suddenly become more aware of our surroundings than when we are at home. We begin to notice trivial aspects in a new surrounding. We either appreciate things or we loathe them. More often than not, we criticise things that we cannot identify with. We don’t accept what we cannot relate to. We are blind to opinions, tastes, preferences of the native people. We assume that we have a right to our way wherever we go!
We take immense trouble to impress people who aren’t from the same place as we are. At the same time, we neglect, intentionally, about our fellow countrymen. We are strongly bound to our insecurities. We have our fists clenched tight. We are scared stiff that if we share something to someone, we would be left behind. That we would lose everything if we share something. Even just a little bit. We are just a bunch of scaredy cats. Sure, familiarity breeds contempt. But then why is it so hard to accept the other person for who he is? Why is it so hard to just live and let live? About 2 years ago when I lived in England as a student, I had faced very similar situations. Things haven’t changed one bit even now. Only the country has changed. The people I am living with are different. But their behaviour is very much the same.It’s the same what I had experienced in a different country with different people. It’s a sad situation. I wish I was very insecure too. I wish I held on to my fears.

For those who support “anti corruption” rallies and those who celebrate Independence day, ask yourself some questions. Are you free from your own insecurities? Are you really independent? Are you honest to yourself? Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Make mistakes and learn from them. Laugh at your mistakes. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Let go of your insecurities. Your hate. Your selfishness. Your ego. Be the change you want to see. How hard can it be?