Then and Now
By Jay
Krishna
Time
waits for no one, nor can one change time according to their will, what has already
happened, cannot be changed. But with time many thing changes, and it is this change
that makes us who we are. But too much change can also be a worry, as too much
change can turn us into something, we aren't. I remember a time when I used to
take notes from my classmates, by borrowing their notebooks or takes copies of
the notes that I missed via Xerox. But that time has passed, now I don't need
to take anyone's notebook, or make any copies of the notes that I missed. I
just take snaps of them on my Smartphone, and study them later on my tab. When
there's no electricity, it doesn't stop me, instead of lighting a candle, I
just increase the brightness of the screen, without moving an inch. I don't
know if it's right or wrong, to be like this. But with time, many things have
changed. Earlier I used to take the school bus to school or go in the city bus with
my friends to college. Share, laugh, talk with them, have a look around. Now I
just take my scooter instead, like sitting in a boat, with 2 rows to row my way
through. When I think about it, It feels rather strange. Most of the time, I'm
either at the library or chatting with my friends through Facebook, instead of spending time with them, even if their around,
a few walks away. Earlier if I had any doubts in class, I used to ask. But now,
I don't have the need or don't need too, as all my questions are answered, via ask.com,
or with the help of some other .com. I do miss the time, when I used to play with
my friends, share my ideas, thoughts, not through sms, mms, or voicemail, but
in person, not Facebook, but face to
face. Share a handshake, get a hug, put our hands around each other's shoulders,
not with the help of 3G, but in reality, like it should be. With the
advancement in technology, life has become easier, but it has also reduced the emotional
bond that people once used to share, emotions have become materialistic or
mechanical. I may in a sense be called old fashioned by some, but it's better
to be this way, then be lost in this black hole of greed and insensitivity,
where one cares for no-one, but one's self, with the capability of doing
multiple things at once, which often leaves people puzzled, perplexed and
still. The joy of watching the sunset has been forgotten, by the big screens on the table. I
just want to say, is this really, how life is lived. The last one year or so
went by so fast, that at the blink of an eye, I was in 12th, and I remember
very few moments of togetherness, which made me regret later. But the past is past,
and it can never be changed, nor will it come back. But now I look forward to
make my present memorable, by spending time with my friends, family and
teachers as much as possible, so that I too may have memories to live for. My request to the readers, is to take the time
and try to enjoy life's subtler values, how it's meant to be enjoyed. Live life
not like machines, but like humans. Reach out to others not by an sms or call,
but just a visit, that's all. It is these small moments of fun and laughter,
that bring true feeling of joy, in one. Mind searches materialistic things, but
it's the heart that craves for emotional feelings.
