Culture Conflict

I am from India, a beautiful and timeless country that stands at the crossroads of transition. With the new generation exposed to the modern world, the seamless sharing of ideas, the instant communication mind set has set the ball rolling for one of the biggest culture conflicts that man has to see. People deep rooted in tradition that dictates almost all aspects of life, are being challenged, opposed and reshaped because of the new found knowledge. Is this a good development? It is. All along human history, old times have mingled with newer thoughts and cultures and morphed into something that defined that generation. The same is happening now. People are looking for a more balanced approach to life. Trying to fit in the new found convenience of life into the old traditions that they were bought up on. And with this exercise comes the myriad flavors of life that we all love and feel daily.

Favorite Quote

The quote that I love and that got me thinking about myself is: "Be the change you wish to see in the world…" – MK Gandhi.

It’s a thought provoking quote. The real power of the quote comes when we ask ourselves, “What does that quote mean to me?” It forced me to introspect, to take a real hard look at myself. Coming out of that exercise, I realized that change of any kind seldom comes in a prepackaged form. It comes from the cumulative impact of our everyday choices. It thought me to show respect, to be humble, to work hard and to empathize with everyone I had to interact because these were the qualities that I expect to see in my surroundings.

As I live that quote, I find that my world has gotten a lot easier and a lot friendlier. It has helped me to overcome problems and continues to be a source of inspiration whenever the going gets tough.