Kumane Kulula: Observer Thoughts

Monday, 21 August 2017

Diamond in the Rough

Hamna August 21, 2017 2 Comments

You met, had a chat, you got well along with each other, yeah? You shared your ideas, interests, likes, dislikes, made friends. Just as simple as that, of course, your frequencies matched, so here you are, friends. Did you make friends on how the other one looked, how they dress, how they walk, how tall or short they are, how they speak? Definitely, No, right? Then why we tease and bully the other fellow on these standards?

You think that makes you look cool? Or are you superior? Just think of the times you cry under your blanket, long for a loved one for so long, have a parent who is alcoholic or abusive, or parents who have arguments, siblings who don't even like to talk to you. It is not necessary that you are going through any of this, but on the other side, just consider the person you are bullying is going through any of it? The worst part about teasing and bullying is that the cowed starts believing in the words and comments what they are told by the bully.

There might be no one around the bullied who tells them they are beautiful just the way they are, and your words might make them suicidal. Can you believe that? Yes, there are up to 14% high school students who have considered suicide, while another 7% have attempted it. How would you feel if you get to know that the person you bullied died because you told them, that he/she wasn't good enough? Sadly, the bullied may not have the courage to tell you to stop and they don't like it. They are often left with either the choice of "keep going" or "to give up." Who are you to judge the other one, when you are just a diamond in the rough?

Last thoughts, encouragement take the other person closer to all that they can be, and discouragement takes them away.

Goodbye, until next time...!!

# Observer Thoughts

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Life.....An Uncertainity

Hamna May 23, 2017 0 Comments

Life. Well, you know what for everyone it has a different meaning, a different definition, varied associations, memories, experiences, expectations and what more? And you know what else? There is more to these four letters than the few explanations we have for it individually. The difference may be that we often make our own individual boundaries, and we feel comfortable in giving meaning to everything within those limits. Does life knows limits? Have you ever thought these four letters can be elaborated in numerous manners, L; Love, Light, Learn, I; Inspiration, Initiate, Idea, F; Family, Friends, Festive, E; Enlighten, Enrich, Explore. On contrary, they can also be explained as Lust, Offense, Victimize, Ego, and Exploit. Just a random shuffling changes the meaning of life and it turns out to be a completely different thing.

There are times, when I feel that I have lost interest in life, although I consider myself a party person. I like going out with my family, friends, shopping, eating, exploring the places where I have never been before, and experiencing what I never imagined before. Things often don’t turn out the way we expect them to. Like just imagine that you are walking by the road, do you expect that it would be smooth one? No, right? So, life could not be perfect at all times there are things that hold you back and yes, the things which keep you moving.

Well, coming to the point, why I feel that I have lost interest in life? Waking up every single day, starting the day with the same routine and at times there is difference when it comes to going out and having a party. It does make me happy and yes it can make a number of people contented and then after the day long, coming back to the same bed, sleeping and it completes the day. We just forget about light, inspiration, festivity, and enrichment while making up to the “work” which is expected from us.

There have been a few incidents which have led me to think how uncertain the life is. A young girl coming back from home and going to the hostel when the bus she was travelling in has an accident, and she is the only one losing her life among all other 50 passengers including bus crew. Think of a teen age boy, the only son of his parents, is hit by a car which kills him, while he was buying some stuff his mother asked to get from the market. Recently, I just came across the story of a student who is diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a type of life threatening cancer, while he is pursuing his medical degree and is heading towards his final year.

Imagine, what life was for them just a couple of seconds before they encountered death and near death experience. Life changed its meaning in just a couple of seconds and often it does not give a signal so you could prepare for it beforehand. What to do when we have to face something for which we aren’t prepared? Life, yeah life never gives you a chance to embrace yourself before turning all the odds against you.

(I am writing my blog after ages, but I am not putting up it as an excuse if there are any errors,

because I know there are. Perfection isn’t the demand I believe. Well I could only remember these few lines by Junaid Jamshed).

Maar Bhi Jaoun To Youn Mat Roona

Beeti Hoi Batoon Ko, Jaagi Hoi Raatoon Ko

Yaad Karna, Yaad Karna Aur Jee Lena