Every major incident is expected to leave behind a sea of change, a whole new perspective on the world. But I still am sceptical about this belief system which many people swear by. Many events have taken place in my life and many I have witnessed wherein the resultant change has not been evident. Change doesn't happen due to external factors. Yes for a certain period of time it might jolt you, make you careful of your actions but in the long run it doesn't add up to much. Change I feel is a very internal phenomenon. something shifts inside, something transforms in the deep recesses of the heart and mind. The current world scenario has thrown humankind into a huge turmoil and many are expecting that it will see a transformed world on the other side. But I have my doubts. What we hear from our leaders who will shape policies and lead once again is not very encouraging. The world has come together as one to face the crisis but it will go back to its pre-corona phase once things are normalised. Indiscriminate development at any cost would again make us contestants in a race.
It would be heartening to see a new world order emerge which is based on a balanced approach to the future of humankind. Where nations and people come together to pull us back from the brink. Even if the majority is convinced of the futility of mutual competition the world will see better days. This does sound a bit idealistic but can be achieved if we concentrate on the simple fact that life needs very less to be beautiful.
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