Sitting in a warm and relaxed corner of my house, I was intently reading. Wondering in my thoughts, how world peace could be achieved? Something, which perhaps, to most is not achievable, and according to an esteemed dignitary in India, doesn't exists. In a world which has become, almost, like a burning ball (with wars being fought on almost every continent) to talk about peace seems insanity. I wondered: on how is it that we can make this unattainable a reality.. just when my phoned beeped with a sms.... "Benazir Bhutto assassinated"
Shocked and unable to believe, I run to switch the TV on. It's true!! She has been assassinated. Brutally killed by men of her own country.
She was not related to me. She was not of my country. I am not even aware of her political standing. I wasn't even aware of her political agenda or the future plans she had for her country... let alone support them.
Yet, I am shaken. I am shaken by the coldness that must have set in the heart of those people who executed this daring act.
Although, shocked... it reminds me to what I was reading.. just a few minutes ago. How mystically connected were these two instances.
Peace is not a dream. It is a reality.. correction... it CAN be a reality- only when we decide to restore the respect for sanctity of life; restore the respect for dignity of human life!
And that begins with overcoming our own prejudices and stereotypes!!
So, how do we do that?
Of course, no one in their sane minds can go and lecture those terrorists and militants.
I think, the only way to do this, is when we, in our individual lives, determine to respect the life of those around us; not just in words, but in true sense.
All I can say before I conclude is that... Peace is a reality, ONLY when we want to work for it!!
