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Living Among Known People And Places, Yet Lonely

People and places are familiar and intimate yet very strange hence, aloofness encompasses the individuals. Does it happen to groups or is it a common phenomenon among people from all walks of life? Subsequently, a question arises why such a thing happens? If so, is there any reason and what remedies our pundits offer? Here, we must prod over the nitty-gritty of our mindset and circumstances in which we grow. It is appropriate to dive deep into a stanza from "Psalm of Life," by Henry Wordsworth Longfellow and explore. People then avoid vulnerable and painful incidents and adopt meaningful outcome benefiting humanity. This will happen when people understand realities and remained content and be grateful.

 "Lives of great men all remind us

 We can make our lives sublime,

 And, departing, leave behind us

 Footprints on the sands of time."

It requires serious thinking within and outside the bonds of families, friends and other personalities. Any deviation from facts and phenomena will jeopardize the structure of our relationship and leads towards chaos and commotion. The reason is very simple; if we remained attached to materialist values and weigh our relationship accordingly, then imbalance sets in. Consequently, we become impatient and arrogant and that is the beginning of fissures in an otherwise homogenous relationship. The only thing remains are footprints upon sand of time. The flood tide will wash away the history and vacuum haunts us for rest of our lives. This is called the defocused abnormality causing inability to observe nuances of volatility of greed.

People have experienced over the past, and it is more pronounced in this era, the so-called modernization. The most obvious and distinct factor which has affected humanity was greed. It is also affecting now in a camouflage way. Analyzing further reveals that the greatest menace to our society is western capitalism. This is the story of have and have not, and the voracity to take control of land and people. The laws and regulations are enacted and implemented to suit the few at the cost of many.

The need of the hour is to realize and comprehend the volatility and stability within the frame work of existence. If we failed to achieve spiritual freedom, then all materialistic attractions will shackle us leaving vacuum in our existence. The points to ponder are the cultural and rituals; these two factors should synchronize with doctrine of faith objectively. Here, we must take precautions to avoid that these two factors should not trespass each other's threshold. Thereby, the main purpose and values of doctrine are not relegated under the shadow of cultural rituals and practices.

Analyzing the circumstances, we see how these wealthy people alter the life-style of the poor and middle class? They offer them a loan to procure the essential and non-essential things and discourage them from saving. The propaganda and advertisement divert the attention away from the necessities and indulge them in the extravaganza. The comfort zone of common man is to live within his means and savings. Alas! He has now become the victim of wealthy people's evil design. He has fallen into a vicious circle of debt and remained until his demise.

Whatever has conspired and transpired in the minds of elite has successfully transformed between the poor and made them vulnerable. The reason as to why the poor man loses his cool and carried away uncontrolled is debatable. The answer is very simple and crystal clear. The most volatile reason is the elite's molecular touch with support from advertisement, and celebrity's presence, makes all the difference. The innocent victim is the man who drifts in the wilderness of materialistic greed and attachment. He then forgets his roots and adopts the unrealistic life-style. It leaves no other choice but drifts in the uncharted waters of chaos, confusion and uncertainties.

The realities of life with strong conviction and firm determination of consciousness will overcome the greed. However, the differentiation and integration of materialistic values pose a serious threat to simplicity and simple living of middle class. Alas! The environments and society's glitter has made them a victim of their unrealistic desires. Thus, the unfulfilled desired and failed expectations from near and dear one alike has made them lonely.

Self-improvement and Mind Development Therapist


 By Ehtesham Mirza


Article Source: Living Among Known People And Places, Yet Lonely

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