The Unheard Voice

The Unheard       Source: CiRCE Institute 

I promised to write an article this week but I'm lost to find words that express my feelings. Many of you recommended me to write on silence. What would be the point of writing on that topic? Silence does not need words, does it? 

And currently, there is no one more quieter than I. The time will tell everyone how to keep their mouth shut, eyes closed witness everything - all the negativity - and hope for the best. 

So back to the topic, someone texted me last night and inquired about the next blog. Trust me, I'm blank. Currently, I have no philosophy, no life lessons, no motivation to write about anything. So I picked silence because that's what I am practicing nowadays. 

Be silent with me. Let's just stay away from the words. Words are confusing and create miscommunication and misunderstanding. Isn't it beautiful to just sit and witness silence - absolute silence? With silence comes wisdom and with wisdom the rationality and with rationality - the utter silence where you do not need words to convince anyone. Where your eyes speak and your heart follows.

Being a Pakistani, I can guarantee you, that I have never raised my voice and probably will never do it. Like me, you too have always remained silent. Our voices do not matter. Our opinions do not count. We are merely the pawns who have no authority. 

Despite that, I would raise my voice for a bigger cause, even if they shut me up. Even if they cut my throat, even if they kill me. But for raising your voice, you do not need to speak directly, do you? 

Do we have to say some words to break silence or give weightage to our voice? Don't our eyes speak? Don't our words count? Don't they say that the ink of a scholar is holier than the blood of martyrs?  

That's what I witnessed in my field visits. I regret being born a human. The duality of human nature is responsible for all the sorrows and pain in this world. We assume that the world would be like us. But no! The world is quite the opposite. There is a lack of sensitivity, empathy and kindness. There are millions of people out there who are in dire need of support in terms of finance, food and shelter. But guess what? No one cares. Not a single soul can help them without any ulterior motives. 

Being out there, I witnessed utter happiness and sheer grief. I watched helpless parents, deprived students and disappointed teachers. I witnessed how self-interests are superior to everything. I am bound to stay within limits. I don't want to but I have to. 

I don't want to conclude this but due to lack of time, lets wind up here. In short, I have no words and I think words are something we do not need. We only have to feel and understand something before it gets too late. 

Note: I am extremely sorry for not writing weekly. I will be more punctual after 20 December. Your feedback matters. :)