Time Out
When
our genuine dedication and generous contribution to our community
is taking us no where, when redundant conflicts and misunderstandings
stand on our way of societal progress and when our overall situation
is not improving no matter which way we try to change it, we must
pause for a moment and think differently. The moment we do so, we
begin to understand and see the muddled cloud of bitterness, hatred,
and confusion that we are all entrapped in.
Imagine
ten people being asked to pass on a ball to each other in two seconds,
where each person must get a chance to pass on the ball to the
other. Obviously, your reaction for this odd challenge would be “is
this a joke or what?” Now, what would you say if you are told
it is possible and that others have successfully done it? You would
definitely pause first, and then may be start thinking, perhaps this
time differently. Eventually, after several failed attempts you will
succeed.
No
one denies that our societal problems are far more complex than we
think. Hence, they are not easily understood unless we start to think
outside the box. Hatred, bitterness and all those negative attitudes
we have towards each other is an energy that we think can be redirected
towards progress.
Thinking
differently is to be disengaged from our flawed behavior that time
and again has proven to be unworkable. Moreover, it is to start
asking ourselves, why things are the way they are but not the way
we wish them to be. Most importantly, it is to admit that it has
everything to do with each one of us personally. Therefore, let’s
begin to examine primarily our deeply-rooted motives behind our
actions. You will be amazed to learn how each one of us can individually
make a difference in our society.
We
at Khairiwer pledged to ourselves to refrain from demeaning or character
assassination of our fellow Hararis. We are in a relentless pursuit
of, first and foremost, to understand the nature of our societal problems.
We are committed, above all, to embrace a Culture of Positive Thinking.
The
next time you wonder why we Hararis are bitterly divided when we could
be united, Take the Time Out!
Khairiwer
Feb
05, 2005
