17 May 2012

Irony of the current century…

Youth of yesteryears celebrate the coming of age at 13 and in many cultures it is still happening. By the way, that means assuming responsibility of a man or woman, accordingly.

Given that context, consider this:

  • Youth today are sexually active around 12/13 years old
  • More girls, at 15, get pregnant due to their own lifestyle [as opposed to being forced into child marriages]
  • Most youth take decisions on abortion without need to get their parent’s approval
  • These same youth spend their parent’s money and have no financial cares

These same youth enter the workforce as young adults with such an expansive experience and knowledge of sexual relationships but….

  • they have no idea where they are heading in life
  • they cannot discern the circumstances to decide the best course of action without being handheld
  • they cannot remember the instructions given to them by their supervisors the day before
  • they need specific instructions for every action needed
  • they cannot withstand corrections at work
  • they might think that time is unlimited or cash is unlimited
  • they expect an organisation to change its policy or adjust its expectations so that the environment is tuned to their needs
  • they expect that all things must be perfect for them to perform well
  • they think they are doing the organisation a favour when they work

The list continues but you get the point. Yes, I will annoy many for generalising. Actually they do form a good part of the majority ….

[no offence intended, apologies if any taken]

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God starts us out on a life course to fulfill a certain purpose and then, only when we are ready, He gives us course corrections. Like a good river pilot, He steers us away from troubled waters, and like a good coach, He never puts us in the game until we are ready. The journey is never boring.

REMEMBER THIS ABOUT YOU...

  Read this out loud to yourself, and mean it!!

  I am precious, valuable, lovable and capable.
  The world will not be the same without me.
  I make a difference in this world, in the community I live in.
  I can make another person smile.
  I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
  I sing for I am loved by a great God whose nature is to give  love, mercy and grace.

  [In Hindi]
  Mai amulya hoon.
  Yeh duniya mayray bina wahi nahin rahegi.
  Mayray hone say is duniya mein kuch badlav hai.
  Mujh se doosre ke chahre pay muskuraahat aati hai.
  Mujhe bhayankar se banaya gaya hai.
  Mujhe gaana hai ki ek mahaan; ishwhar mujhe pyaar karte.
  Hain aur mayray prati daya dikhaate hain.