My Generation: Life verses Work

My Generation: Life verses Work

It’s interesting how our peers and folks say that we are lazy and don’t want to work or we don’t push ourselves. Funny thing is we have it harder. I mentioned earlier the aspect of getting work and a job. Unfortunately this generation has to work harder, longer and in most times without the hope of personal growth. People fear even going on leave or a sabbatical to study because they could easily be replaced. I am not saying that this is the norm however it is an aspect that occurs. Add on to the fact that it gets to a point and time all a person does is work and they sacrifice their own lives to do so. I don’t mean literally but their social lives deteriorate and their relationships stagnate or become non-existent. Too busy working to form any intimate relationships, no time for even ones family and they end up getting further and further. Unfortunately I have seen this happen with a few of my peers this isn’t to say that working hard or pushing yourself is a bad thing however in a situation where there is no balance between the two, a person can be stuck between working or having a life since to achieve one the other must suffer.

Jah Bless

If I could save the world

Have you ever thought what it would be like if you could had the power to change the world for the better? I don’t mean by making every nuclear warhead a dud or making all weapons on this planet utterly useless. I mean if you could nudge someone in the right direction maybe a whisper here and there that could help another person. A simple smile and a kind gesture that causes a ripple effect from one person to another which I think could heal many hearts. I wonder what would happen if I said hello to the new kid in class or at the office, help out the new boyfriend or girlfriend in my social and family circle feel more at home, what kind of effect that would have. If I didn’t ridicule the new neighbour about their accent, taste of music and general persona and instead actually spoke to them and found out about the interests they had. I wonder what life I would live if I actually tried learning a new language opposed to thinking it would be difficult or if I started thinking that certain practices, preferences and morals aren’t dictated by race but see the value of each. If only I could.

Wait I can and so can you. Sometimes changing the world doesn’t take a grand act all it takes are small gestures of kindness and understanding, forming bonds between individuals will inevitably form bonds with groups and nations. The aspect of “Them” and “Us” the separatism look on life is why conflict ensues and people fight and all hell breaks loose.

So do yourself a favour get out there and save the world.

Jah Bless