Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Changing the world part -1

So here it goes....Yes changing the world is not that difficult...it's a few easy steps, some conscious decisions and the will to not flow with the rest of the world into the grime...It also depends on what do you want to change. Since this is the first update on changing the world, we will stick to the minutest concerns that afflict us today. It's going to be in point form so that you one remembers at least something:
1. You eat a chocolate and where do you throw the wrapper? On the road - off course, that's the biggest dustbin our government has made anyways; it's open and broad and even has pot holes for you to fill in with garbage. Don't worry about what you are throwing - peels, paper, plastic, your spit or shit , the roads are black and grey to camouflage what is thrown. In case the road is being used to travel and drive, we always have an alternative for the dear citizens of India...our very own open drain system. Mix the rubbish with dirty rain water to create the fragrant slush that chokes the drains underneath. And remember never throw it in a dustbin (that is if you find one:)), or carry it in your bag or in a pocket to throw it at home. Only sissies do that. You the champ should always use the open government area provided to you.
2. Never switch off the AC...why should you suffer even a single minute of warmth or sweat especially when the weather outside is as high as 25 degree Celsius. In fact if you have the money put it in every room, and keep it switched on till the CFCs being released from it make the biggest hole in the Ozone layer. Who cares about the Ozone anyways except for the pub that serves the cheapest beer!
3. To move on from high end things to the basic common man needs - bijli - paani...remember it is your right to use it and waste it. So what if the water keeps dripping from the tap. The musical drops from your dripping tap are analogous to the sweetest chimes of China. And forget about wasting water, a better way to have fun is to always leave your lights switched on. never switch off the lights in your college or office. You aren't paying the bill so why should you put in the effort? Your careless attitude anyways suits the chilled out life that you lead, which might not be so in sometime when there is no electricity and water to waste.

The point is that everyone thinks, the world ending phenomenon is too far away (yes even a 2012 could not convince us that the world is ending), which is absolutely true, however what is not far away are some of the comforts of life which we take for granted now being diminished and extinct.

So the mantra for this life :
1. Throw it only in the dustbin
2. Switch off when you do not need it
2. Turn off the drip when the water's done using with

Ciao for today....think about what I have to say and don't just go with the flow...try to change it. Only You can!

3 comments:

  1. Hey Pearl, very well articulated, felt your passion, definitely think your three points ring true, and I for one promise to pay better heed to them from now on. :)
    All the best for this new venture. Keep sharing your thoughts!! It takes great courage to do so and i'm proud of you for that!

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  2. thanks sweetie....it's just part 1 ...lets see aage kya hota hai...

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  3. Hey Pearl,
    This is really good one...would be great if it could reach the school children; kids who are yet to value the resources around.

    Good one!!!

    Cheers,
    Sonali

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