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| The writer believes that a beautiful camaraderie makes life a wonderful journey. |
Some believe that what goes around comes around.
This mantra makes them behave, think twice before making decisions, have an inclination to help others
in need and to reflect on their mistakes. Others prefer to live carefree lives while believing that "they are who they are" and a change in attitude – be it
good or bad – means hypocrisy. Such individuals are likely to create problems in relationships, making it almost impossible for camaraderie to last
long because of the lack of tolerance, empathy and concern. In other words, they
are selfish, egoistic, unwise, immature and insensitive.
Not only will they make their friends, colleagues, neighbours,
clients and bosses unhappy with their unfavourable personality, chances are, they
will also cause their parents misery. These children fail to appreciate and
value the unconditional love of their parents, resulting in them becoming
ungrateful and disrespectful.
Materialism may be a leading factor to this phenomenon.
When money controls the lives of people desperate for wealth, power and
influence, every decision will be made for personal gain and satisfaction.
These children think that their determination, motivation and continuous
efforts are sole contributions to their success, forgetting the bittersweet
days they had with their parents who helped make their dreams come true. Little
did these children know that the support, sacrifice, prayers and blessings of their parents, which they find trivial, have made them believe in
themselves again even after the unbearable tests and challenges they had to
deal with along the way.
It is frightening that our mindset and perception can
make us practise an unhealthy lifestyle. Some people prioritise their wants
over their needs, while being obsessed with temporary satisfaction in life. They
think that they will lead happier lives if they stop caring for their parents,
who, in the eyes, heart and mind of these unthankful children, are burdens.
Children who think that they do not need parents are
those who fail to feel the beauty of human connection and the serenity it
brings to a torn heart.
If only these children were able to recollect their cherished moments with their parents when they were little, I believe they would
not resort to making this unthinkable decision of neglecting the ones who loved
them the most.
As John Steinbeck highlighted in his 1952 novel East of Eden, human lives were
governed by timshel - a Hebrew term
that means the power of choosing between good and evil, and right and wrong. We
all have the ability to decide, whether to indulge in the forbidden fruit with
consequences, or resist the temptation while believing that the grass is
actually greener on the other side, where a happy and heavenly life awaits us.
Courtesy of New Sunday Times
5 April 2015
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