Day 232 (Two-Hundred & Thirty-Two) of 365 days
Hate is a strong word, they say. In a country where so many trifle matters are considered taboo, it is ironic that “hate” still isn't considered one. We start learning to hate from our early childhood. We learn to hate that street kid wearing filthy tattered clothes. We learn to hate that spoilt brat who refuses to study unlike us.
We learn to hate the rich snobbish kid in school who has ten times as many Pokémon or duel masters cards as us or the “nerds” who don't have a life. We learn to hate the teachers who grade us poorly. Growing up, we start hating people who don't share the same ideologies or even support the same football club. We learn to hate the system. We learn to hate everything.
With the recent rise of global terrorism, the option seems highly unlikely. When the countries aren't at each other's throats, they are busy fending off terrorists conducting cold-blooded mass shootouts or bombings as spectated with horror lately in Dhaka, Munich, Paris, Istanbul, etc. to name a few. The essence of world peace is truly realized in these circumstances. So the question stands, whether achieving world peace is possible or not. Surprisingly, the answer is yes, it is!
As Economics tells us, “Resources are limited; demands are unlimited”. In Philosophy and Psychology's perspective “wants are never satisfied”. Therefore, mankind will never be completely satisfied. But this unquenchable want must be harnessed for the greater good instead of declaring war on each other. Sitting in the 21st century, we, fortunately, see infrequent incidents like these. The more threatening talking point of the current tide is the influx of terrorism generated from conflict of interest and intolerance. However, just two mantras can solve all the problems: “Don't hate” and “Care about lives over self-interests”. Instilling these two values is of utmost significance. A man guided by these codes always has his conscience showing him the righteous path. Even all the superheroes that we obsess over trying to preach us these values.
Hate is a mighty strong emotion. This mental venom can pollute your spirit, poison your soul and seep into all of the relationships that surround you. Anyone who has found themselves wrapped up in the arms of hate knows how damaging and mind-consuming it can become. Even the word carries power, particularly if it comes from a friend, a family member, or a child.
Maya Angelou once said, “Hate, has caused a lot of problems in the world, but it has not solved one yet.” There is so much truth in that quote. That truth continues to prove itself century after century. Currently, it feels as if hate is more prominent in the world than love. When will it be enough for a change to be made? Calling someone ugly will not make you prettier. Calling someone fat will not make you any skinnier. Picking on someone smaller than you will not make you any bigger as a person. Hating someone, will not make you be loved.
Today, I want you to ask yourself these questions: Does hate have a place in my life? Do I harbour any feelings of hatred toward myself or anyone else? If you do, I implore you to address this negative feeling before it becomes something much more dangerous. Hate, when left unchecked, will drain your spirit, tarnish your soul and darken your days.
