What do you want to do today if you come to know that you ar dying tomorrow?
"Let me think about it."
What? Seriously? All you want to do is 'think' about it?
"Mmmm I don't know, what i want to do"
Okay, Let me help you out. We will find your interests by the process of elimination.
"Okay"
Do you want eat a pizza before you die?
"Naah, not pizzas, or anything. I don't even want to become the best cook in the world"
Hmm okay, how about being a rockstar?
"Not a rockstar, but i would like to make some songs for myself soon. It isn't like i want to do right now, but i want to. Right now i have George Harrison playing - my sweet lord, in my mind"
Not a rockstar then, do want to become a writer?
"I would like to write about things i believe in, which i have already done. I have written about One Consciousness. But then i want to write about how it can be implemeted to other things in life too. I have a logical explanation of the role of religion in our society, since human evolution. I think what i have developed, suits the humanity right as it developed through the pre-historic ages, through the dark, medieval times and now in the age of information. I feel we are at a stage, where it is the make or break moment for our future. Either we reach further heights of glory through a one world view, or we doom ourselves in pursuit of oil, riches and individual glory."
Wait a sec, you mean to say you are the modern day philosopher?
"Well if you want to call me a philosopher, or a thinker, or anything, it doesn't imply that i have nothing else to do. I have a job, which even though isn't interesting gives me enough time to visualise things the way i do. I do a little bit from my side regularly like using just the amount of electricity required, saving fresh water, using public transport etc. Well it is not much but it is still satisfying."
What else do you do then?
"I like football, and yes, if i were to die tomorrow, i would like to play football, and score a few goals. I relive my goals from my childhood days and until now in my mind. I am proud of so many goals i have scored, which very few were noticing and no one remembers. But those moments are etched in my memory. I love the first touches and making the ball roll around defenders before shooting a meat of a shot at the goal. Not just that, i still think about the most delicate of lobs i hit while playing futsal in my college days."
When you were kid you had a lot of other interests as well? Where are you with them?
"Yeah, i used to love maths, as it was always exciting to be able to fiddle with the numbers and come up with the right answers. I still enjoy doing maths now, but the thought of going and sitting with the books is a bit draining. That is why i have to do a lot of mind make up before i actually start solving. Even after that i find it really difficult to concentrate for much longer. Just out of practice."
How do you see yourself in 20 years?
"In 20 years, i would like to see myself in the world where people are living motivated by themselves,and not money. If money is a personal motivation for some then be it, but it should not distract other people from living what they want to live for. Be it being a musician, to being a cobbler or an environmentalist. I want people to find peace within themselves, and not seek refuge, esp from religion. If that happens, we will be living in a happier world, where issues will be dealt with compassion rather than aggression."
Woho, that sounds Godly, are you nuts? Anyway, if you are so touched, then why don't you become an activist yourself? There are so many people trying to change what they feel isn't right. Talking is way easier than doing it. Are you doing anything?
"Yeah, i write stuff. Activism and activists,no wonder they are great deeds by people who believe in something. But they seem like point-specific solutions for a bigger problem. The activists and campaigns will change laws, scenarios, but the change in the mentality, or the process of thinking will take generations to trickle down. How do we tackle that? In a few generations we will have damaged enough eco-systems and cycles of nature irreversibly."
Well something is better than nothing. Atleast they are doing something, unlike you. That is why i hate preachers like you. Thanks for messing up the minds of people and leaving them on a no man's land.
"Well, it's not always like that. All i did was answer your questions, show you a perspective of my world. If you like my perspective, it's easy to embrace it."
Anyway, how exactly do you expect people to contribute even if they embrace the idea of your new world? There has to be some way people can align themselves with it, right?
"Yes, that is the most difficult question you have asked. I had to finish a cup of tea, and a stroll outside to come up with the answer. The answer is simple yet complicated to explain. Just look within yourself."
I am sorry, but that triggered another question. Have you looked within yourself? If yes, what did you see?
"Yes, and i saw a beautiful sunrise. I saw all the animals, birds, trees, rivers, mountains and oceans, everything peacefully co-existing. I saw myself right between the mix of things, enjoying a cup of tea. May be that's all i can see as of now. Do you remember Mahatma Gandhi's talisman, at the beginning of every NCERT book? It is the closest that you can get to. But instead of the poorest man that Gandhi mentioned, include all the other living organisms. One world that belongs to us as much as to the others. The most important thing, don't make Gods out of Gandhi, Jesus, Prophet Muhammad or anyone, just be their friend and embrace their ideals. And not make rituals out of it, as that is where religion went wrong."
Okay, whatever you said is far-fetched, but that kind of introspection might make people just sit and introspect. Let's hope they pursue their true self, rather than bigger homes, luxurious cars etc. I am still wondering how did we start this little conversation with. Who are you anyway?
"Wandered-Lost-Crazy"
"Let me think about it."
What? Seriously? All you want to do is 'think' about it?
"Mmmm I don't know, what i want to do"
Okay, Let me help you out. We will find your interests by the process of elimination.
"Okay"
Do you want eat a pizza before you die?
"Naah, not pizzas, or anything. I don't even want to become the best cook in the world"
Hmm okay, how about being a rockstar?
"Not a rockstar, but i would like to make some songs for myself soon. It isn't like i want to do right now, but i want to. Right now i have George Harrison playing - my sweet lord, in my mind"
Not a rockstar then, do want to become a writer?
"I would like to write about things i believe in, which i have already done. I have written about One Consciousness. But then i want to write about how it can be implemeted to other things in life too. I have a logical explanation of the role of religion in our society, since human evolution. I think what i have developed, suits the humanity right as it developed through the pre-historic ages, through the dark, medieval times and now in the age of information. I feel we are at a stage, where it is the make or break moment for our future. Either we reach further heights of glory through a one world view, or we doom ourselves in pursuit of oil, riches and individual glory."
Wait a sec, you mean to say you are the modern day philosopher?
"Well if you want to call me a philosopher, or a thinker, or anything, it doesn't imply that i have nothing else to do. I have a job, which even though isn't interesting gives me enough time to visualise things the way i do. I do a little bit from my side regularly like using just the amount of electricity required, saving fresh water, using public transport etc. Well it is not much but it is still satisfying."
What else do you do then?
"I like football, and yes, if i were to die tomorrow, i would like to play football, and score a few goals. I relive my goals from my childhood days and until now in my mind. I am proud of so many goals i have scored, which very few were noticing and no one remembers. But those moments are etched in my memory. I love the first touches and making the ball roll around defenders before shooting a meat of a shot at the goal. Not just that, i still think about the most delicate of lobs i hit while playing futsal in my college days."
When you were kid you had a lot of other interests as well? Where are you with them?
"Yeah, i used to love maths, as it was always exciting to be able to fiddle with the numbers and come up with the right answers. I still enjoy doing maths now, but the thought of going and sitting with the books is a bit draining. That is why i have to do a lot of mind make up before i actually start solving. Even after that i find it really difficult to concentrate for much longer. Just out of practice."
How do you see yourself in 20 years?
"In 20 years, i would like to see myself in the world where people are living motivated by themselves,and not money. If money is a personal motivation for some then be it, but it should not distract other people from living what they want to live for. Be it being a musician, to being a cobbler or an environmentalist. I want people to find peace within themselves, and not seek refuge, esp from religion. If that happens, we will be living in a happier world, where issues will be dealt with compassion rather than aggression."
Woho, that sounds Godly, are you nuts? Anyway, if you are so touched, then why don't you become an activist yourself? There are so many people trying to change what they feel isn't right. Talking is way easier than doing it. Are you doing anything?
"Yeah, i write stuff. Activism and activists,no wonder they are great deeds by people who believe in something. But they seem like point-specific solutions for a bigger problem. The activists and campaigns will change laws, scenarios, but the change in the mentality, or the process of thinking will take generations to trickle down. How do we tackle that? In a few generations we will have damaged enough eco-systems and cycles of nature irreversibly."
Well something is better than nothing. Atleast they are doing something, unlike you. That is why i hate preachers like you. Thanks for messing up the minds of people and leaving them on a no man's land.
"Well, it's not always like that. All i did was answer your questions, show you a perspective of my world. If you like my perspective, it's easy to embrace it."
Anyway, how exactly do you expect people to contribute even if they embrace the idea of your new world? There has to be some way people can align themselves with it, right?
"Yes, that is the most difficult question you have asked. I had to finish a cup of tea, and a stroll outside to come up with the answer. The answer is simple yet complicated to explain. Just look within yourself."
I am sorry, but that triggered another question. Have you looked within yourself? If yes, what did you see?
"Yes, and i saw a beautiful sunrise. I saw all the animals, birds, trees, rivers, mountains and oceans, everything peacefully co-existing. I saw myself right between the mix of things, enjoying a cup of tea. May be that's all i can see as of now. Do you remember Mahatma Gandhi's talisman, at the beginning of every NCERT book? It is the closest that you can get to. But instead of the poorest man that Gandhi mentioned, include all the other living organisms. One world that belongs to us as much as to the others. The most important thing, don't make Gods out of Gandhi, Jesus, Prophet Muhammad or anyone, just be their friend and embrace their ideals. And not make rituals out of it, as that is where religion went wrong."
Okay, whatever you said is far-fetched, but that kind of introspection might make people just sit and introspect. Let's hope they pursue their true self, rather than bigger homes, luxurious cars etc. I am still wondering how did we start this little conversation with. Who are you anyway?
"Wandered-Lost-Crazy"
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