Politics

“A liberal is a man or a woman or a child who looks forward to a better day, a more tranquil night, and a bright, infinite future. ~Leonard Bernstein, The New York Times, 30 October 1988

Politics & politicians have long been bashed for all the dissatisfactions! Well of course they should be as they took up a role of upholding the path towards the betterment of the group of individuals who voted him and if doesn’t deliver the trust thus bashing is fair

Politics is surely a science which makes a lot of sense “IF” it is applied for the purpose of it was meant, what seems to be wrong here is that the Politic has the science theoretically but when it comes to the application it still has the science but it losses the conscience of the executioner of that very politics’ !

Whoever who comes up with the theories of politics’ should incorporate this formula;

Political Science if practiced by Individuals with conscience collectively brings forth Good governance and if Political Science is applied by Individuals with greed and self-importance it will result for him or her to the Loss of conscience which ultimately brings forth Bad governance and disruption of the nation’s capability to flourish

Politics in my view can be described analogically as below;

There is a well (Economic benefit & Living Quality) and we have a group of individuals collectively as a society (Citizens) which is has need of the water in the well, now if all of them rush for the water then there will be a commotion (Uncivilized) and perhaps not all may get the water (Equality) and the survival of the fittest theory would rule the scenario, to ensure the fairness and in order to ensure everyone gets the water, 1 person from the society should be given the responsibility to distribute the water evenly so a person is nominated & chosen by the others (Trust & Hope) and that 1 person is now in power over the well.(Election & Governance)

Now he (the person in power) would nominate a few others under him (Cabinets) to make it possible to ensure the water is evenly given to all. Overall these are the politicians in that society!

If the water does reach the people evenly then there is no issue (Good Governance) but if the person in power plans to use up or takes up a larger amount of water for himself or for the people whom are favorable to him then this is (Abusing of power) if he then tries to retain the power for himself without meeting the purpose of the power given by appointing men of favor or by showing false / manipulated facts to deceive the mind of the citizen this is then (Bad Politics)

If there are any other candidates who claims they could use the power to the betterment then we have a competition and the right to choose goes to the society, if the person in power then tries all possible ways to retain the power and downgrade the other party this is also (Corrupted Politics)

So now the catch of the politicians should be the satisfaction & fairness to the people rather than being in power and enjoying the benefit from it for himself! This would clear the stigma of politics is bad and corrupted but in true fact politicians are being dirty and corrupted by using the political science for personal gains!
Politicians should understand that the politic runs by them is powered by the people and it can be stooped or transferred any time if wanted by the people thus the catch should be wisely decided by individuals who claim themselves as politicians.

A true politician would be

Smart in finding ways to benefit the nation not himself
Brilliant in manipulating sources and expertise’s for the nation to develop not the self
Sharp in finding the factors which can bring down the nation building not his position & power
Bold to voice out and make changes for the betterment of his pupil not to sustain his political party
Brave to make the changes for building the country not his wealth
Concern & caring over his nation and not his personal dollars & cents

Good Politics ensures the growth of the nation!

Just sharing a thought
-Suren-

RELIGION, CULTURE & NORMS

It was post World War 2, all the corners were filled with wreckage's and damages, hunger was hitting the whole nation, and people were suffering from post war traumas and disabilities. Dead bodies were scattered all around, there was a soldier tall and tough completing his final task in his uniform checking for rescues. As he was standing by a building he felt someone pulling his pants, as he looked down a little girl who was around 4 years with a wound on her forehead and torn cloths was pulling his pants , the soldier bend down to her asking what brought her to him ? And she replied: "hungry”!!!! he carried her and got into a nearby half wrecked cake store which was still operating and bought the girl a small cake , he left her by the shop and went across the road looking back as she was eating it, after a while someone pulled his pants again and when he looked down it was the same little girl again ! He bended down and asked her what now?

And she calmly asked him ………SIR ARE YOU GOD????????????????????

Before explaining my view on religion , culture and norms I would like to stress a few points out which are firstly this point of view is only for sharing purposes and does’nt has any intentions on implicating my views on the readers. Secondly readers are advised to read with an open mind and without any biases. Thirdly as the writer I am not an atheist but a different and practical thinker focusing on the humanistic scope

Basically any religion, culture and norms direct individuals to be a better person but People are more on to the secular front these days neglecting virtues and values. These are the same individuals who misuse the beautifully formed religion to their personal agenda.
It’s a clear-cut fact that development and religion, culture or norms are two different aspects in life and they rarely get along or merge, this makes people stranded in the way by not following or either and left behind.

It is really sad that today people are going towards secularism, worst is that those who are supposed to keep up the religion too are caught up with this dilemma. Many fail to realize that today religion, culture and norms are sidelining from their fundamental cause which is to keep humanism intact among humanism yet many animal like acts are clearly seen these days.
Today religion, culture and norms are tools for irresponsible yet smart individuals who utilize it as a source of income or as a way to get their cronies or community will to be do done and prevailed. This sidelining is so carefully happening that it is still transparent and becomes the reason of its existence in the society.

No one has the initiative or time to think where is this misleading act is leading to? Well the answer is for sure to some disastrous human culture where in another 60 years people might not know what these religion, culture and norms are meant for or perhaps people might not even know what humanism means. Well obviously we don’t have Jesus Christ nor Buddha Nor Prophets walking down the streets showing and teaching kindness and humanism to people these days, but it was rather better in those days where people meant what they said and did and they also had humanism virtues in them such as kindness and compassion which is rather rare these days.

Of course getting to start it all over again is out of the question, then what else is going to be the alternative to this problem? The answer is that the mindset of individuals who are victimized by ad versed religion, culture and norms have to be changed.

Peoples mentality on religion and other aspects that are related to it should be reorganized yet upgraded to be more practical and empirical so that it will not be a reason for people from holding back from development and at the same time prevent themselves from forgetting the fundamental of human kind which is humanity itself.

"LOVE IS GOD, SHOWING LOVE IS WHAT MAN SHOULD DO TO ACKNOWLEDGE GOD, LET RELIGION RESEMBLE THAT LOVE FOR ALL THINGS, NOT SECULARISM"

Just sharing a thought
-SUREN-

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The Inner Voice ~

“There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life spend your days on the ends of strings that somebody else pulls.” ~Howard Thurman~





I was thinking of writing an article on “inner voice” and as I was looking for a suitable quote, I found this adorable quote by Howard Thurman. What he says is exactly what I intended to write,

Many fail to recognize the most reliable source for advice which is the inner voice. Tagged in different names as divine voice, conscience or the Freudians call it Superego it all serves the same purpose which is PROPOSING THE BEST FOR US!! !

The inner voice has always been there suggesting the best it is just that the inner voice is often neglected, not heard, ignored or worse in some cases killed”

The issue of the inner voice often unnoticed is due to certain reasons such as;

No Trust over the inner voice, as the inner voice is not looked upon as a substantial source of information to be used for decision making. Ironically this is the state of the inner voice compared to the fellow friends who face the same scenario nor the gossipers or false adviser's.


High Level of False Ego, The Inner Voice has a greatest foe! It can never get along with the false ego but sadly the inner voice is so pure and fragile it rarely puts up a fight or even if it did it in the end tends to lose it to the false ego where many seem to make decision based on the propositions made by the false ego rather than the well-wisher inner voice



External influence is a another factor where the inner voice is often ignored whereby listening to a iconic idol nor a prominent figure or a group who tends to indoctrinate their ideas or agendas which never gives a chance for the inner voice to be heard !


Never thought to hear or knew the inner voice, there are some individuals who never knew that they have an inner voice and it can be a substantial reference in decision making, often the tiny inner voice is avoided by this individuals as they name it as a just a hunch or perhaps some crap
Most of the stated obstacles are the reasons for the inner voice goes unnoticed and reference are made based on other resources which tends to lead towards a wrong choice or the far end results such as disappointments, guilt or resentments !


Can you recall back the little inner voice advising or suggesting to you! Name it conscience, hunch or whatever in your terms but don’t you think it said something good? Don’t you ever think that you are going nuts by hearing voices! That voice is meant to advise you! Take your time to give it a ear and see how it makes changes for the good in life by acquiring peace and love orientated decisions!



Just sharing a thought
-Suren-

The Self Explained

"The body is a house of many windows; There we all sit showing ourselves and crying on the passers-by to come and love us"

~Robert Louis Stevenson

We have all walked or still walking a part in our life wanting others to understand us, appreciate us, praise or acknowledge us and it rarely happens nor if it does it will not be up to our expectations resulting to disappointments or better said as "Nobody understands me"

Gosh a great saying i believe almost every one have mentioned in our lives but how far it is true ? or perhaps it's just a delusion ! Do we really want to be understood or it is just a demand for attention ?

We should understand that attention isn't the recognition or approval for our perfection but self satisfaction is ! When you can take a deep breath and feel satisfied over what you've accomplished nor done that's the ultimate satisfaction and approval as the accomplishment comes from yourself, why would you need an approval from someone else even related to you who would not understand the idea and the effort put in by yourself ! It is as if putting square pegs in round holes to get an approval, understanding, love or attention from others !

Of course getting it from others may be sweet and means a lot but it is only secondary measures this would not be understood as you have been deluded by the norms of the world which acknowledges only external gratification and not the intrinsic value which is in the true fact a greater acknowledgement and much more sweeter and furthermore contributes to the inner growth !

It's funny how to know that people often seek inner motivation or needs such as love, appreciation, gratification etc from the external ! It should begin inward out not outward in !

in a nutshell ;

to be loved, love yourself
to be appreciated, appreciate yourself
to be praised, praise yourself
to be understood, understand yourself

all this to be done by others, is secondary or perhaps a bonus but the basic is better than anything ! Be yourself to be a better self !