Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Indifference v/s Emotions
Indifference v/s Emotions
Often people at work, at homes, market places, Cinema Halls would be saying to each other, “It doesn’t bother to me anymore. I am indifferent. I am a practical person. Senti doesn’t work with me anymore.”
Many of my friends, acquaintances had said these words in one or the other way. They would say, “It is unprofessional to show emotions at workplace.” The words that perplex me even more would be, something like, - “One must learn to live hard heartedly to be successful in this world.”
At times, a heated debate would be raised-- Indifference v/s emotions. Say between, Myself and My dear Indifferent friend.
In between the debate:My dear Indifferent friend would keep on telling me that he/she is indifferent towards everything in life. He/she didn’t even bother how does his/her words affect me.
The Result : They will finish with: “You are still a kid. As long as show emotions people will keep on using your sentiments and befool you for their benefits.”
I will say: If you were so indifferent, why are you so agitation on my Senti words?
The reason I am putting up this here: I really think this INDIFRENCE has become a major intruder in the life of a human being who is primarily an animal with emotions.Though few days back I talk to a 40+ successful professional who said emotions are necessary to grow as a professionally and socially even. My belief strengthened into emotions.
Another point people would bring during this debate is, they have gone through so much in life. And now if you expect them to be normal (innocent/ emotional/ naïve) human being, it is expecting too much from them. Is that so?These people laugh less. As if they are afraid of getting addicted to that smile again.They will add It doesn’t matter anymore and keep telling you about their emotionless ness.Many a times, Especially Guys, would keep telling you how devilish they are. They would suggest you to keep away as they don’t want to exploit your innocence. Though they will even tell you that you will loose this “innocence” eventually. They would try very hard to act as a spoiler.
Every time I talk to any such person I promise them that Meet me after 10 years & you will see me smiling and talking non sense like this.I realize how painful it would be for a person to tell himself that he/she doesn’t care for friends/relatives/ people around anymore.Aren’t they lying to themselves? Is it possible to take away or kill your original self (kid self) from your soul?I have lost many friends into this world of indifference. They talk to me, as long as they feel I am not touching their heart. Its so painful, at times, to see them acting hard to show their indifference and avoiding each and every little thing as it is somehow related to their lost world--the world of innocence.
-Priyanka
Often people at work, at homes, market places, Cinema Halls would be saying to each other, “It doesn’t bother to me anymore. I am indifferent. I am a practical person. Senti doesn’t work with me anymore.”
Many of my friends, acquaintances had said these words in one or the other way. They would say, “It is unprofessional to show emotions at workplace.” The words that perplex me even more would be, something like, - “One must learn to live hard heartedly to be successful in this world.”
At times, a heated debate would be raised-- Indifference v/s emotions. Say between, Myself and My dear Indifferent friend.
In between the debate:My dear Indifferent friend would keep on telling me that he/she is indifferent towards everything in life. He/she didn’t even bother how does his/her words affect me.
The Result : They will finish with: “You are still a kid. As long as show emotions people will keep on using your sentiments and befool you for their benefits.”
I will say: If you were so indifferent, why are you so agitation on my Senti words?
The reason I am putting up this here: I really think this INDIFRENCE has become a major intruder in the life of a human being who is primarily an animal with emotions.Though few days back I talk to a 40+ successful professional who said emotions are necessary to grow as a professionally and socially even. My belief strengthened into emotions.
Another point people would bring during this debate is, they have gone through so much in life. And now if you expect them to be normal (innocent/ emotional/ naïve) human being, it is expecting too much from them. Is that so?These people laugh less. As if they are afraid of getting addicted to that smile again.They will add It doesn’t matter anymore and keep telling you about their emotionless ness.Many a times, Especially Guys, would keep telling you how devilish they are. They would suggest you to keep away as they don’t want to exploit your innocence. Though they will even tell you that you will loose this “innocence” eventually. They would try very hard to act as a spoiler.
Every time I talk to any such person I promise them that Meet me after 10 years & you will see me smiling and talking non sense like this.I realize how painful it would be for a person to tell himself that he/she doesn’t care for friends/relatives/ people around anymore.Aren’t they lying to themselves? Is it possible to take away or kill your original self (kid self) from your soul?I have lost many friends into this world of indifference. They talk to me, as long as they feel I am not touching their heart. Its so painful, at times, to see them acting hard to show their indifference and avoiding each and every little thing as it is somehow related to their lost world--the world of innocence.
-Priyanka
