We all have an opinion about something.
Some of us have an opinion on everything. Healthy debates are absolutely
essential. But are these opinions relevant, based on some facts or coming from
a space “it is my right to express". You know, "this is a democracy
and I can say what I want". Sure. We can't argue with that. Except that
the consequences of those opinions are of prime importance.
We all think we are right from where we are
looking at life and situations. We look at the same thing with different eyes
and a different mind which is wired differently. And obviously, the conclusions
we arrive at are also varied.
The only people who desist from an opinion
are perhaps the suppressed, depressed or fearful or, maybe those who just don't
want to go there, for falling from grace maybe or for whatever reasons.
Those who are vocal will have plenty to
say. Others might follow. Like, in a theatre, there are players and there is an
audience.
This world is also pretty much similar. But
for every tongue that speaks, there are two ears attached. The tongue is
enclosed behind the lips for a reason: to give an opinion when required only or
to keep silence. And the ears are outside: to listen carefully and take in what
is necessary while throwing out the garbage through the second ear. Including
harmful opinions, hate inspiring opinions, wicked opinions, dishonest opinions
etc.
What a wonderful vehicle (body) we humans have!
And how we abuse it and misuse it! We must contribute by way of opinions. But,
the cardinal rule is:
Speak for all humanity.
And it will be heard by the Almighty.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
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