Shhhhh.... Let the music play!

Happy waiting!

Special thanks to:
Arshia Azam
Mohammad Bilal

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_dilation

http://www.seinfeldscripts.com/TheExGirlfriend.htm

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/demolitionxzombie/Famous%20Artists/meltingclock-dali.jpg

Ashes fall, as the smoke begins to thin

No shouts, no sound, no scream

But its black, empty and fragile

Stay away, stay away!!

For it will leave its color on you

all will turn black, whether it was white or red or blue

it hurts, it cuts, it bleeds, it kills!!

When the pandemonium stops

I am alone, with lamentation

Why can't I forget you!!

In my post title, “Be Free”, I talked about how we are all our very own prisoners. Being a prisoner myself, I felt what I wrote, needs to be taken a bit further. I have been able to achieve few things over the time, but there is much more that needs to be done.

So, what’s the worst fear that is stopping us? In my opinion, that is “letting go of the norm.”

We become so used to giving people the sort of behavior that they always expect from us that we fear that if we will diverge from our normal expected behaviors and routine, people will have a strong reaction. Sometimes, we, in our minds, build up that people around us really care what we do. People do care what we do, but not to the extent we think they do! Fine, there are few lines we dare not cross because we know it will have strong repercussions, however, many other times, there are things which affect only us, matters to only us, yet we are scared to break our norms, thinking, “what people might think?”

So, the foremost thing which we need to realize is, “People don’t care what we do, as much as we think they do”. We need to get down from our high pedestal and realize that not every action of ours is important to the rest of world as much as it is important to us. We are not that important.

So realize what’s important to you, break free and “Let go of the norm”.

Have you ever felt that you are a prisoner of your own self made prison?

I feel that all the time. That I, The Black Scorpion, in my sound mind and healthy body, accept, that I am, my very own prisoner.

A lot of times, it’s not our society, our religion or our parents who are stopping us to do some thing. It’s just our very own brain which defines our limitations. All of us have our preconceived notions of what we think we are able and not able to do. A lot times, we do not attempt or try some thing, just because we think we cannot.

That is, our prison!

That is what we all need to break free from!

Our brain limits us and confines us into our self fabricated imaginary walls. These walls can be made of many things; our fears, our laziness, our circumstances,… anything!

We are scared! We are scared of change, we are scared to work hard, we are scared to just let ourselves go free and plunge into some thing. Its not that we do not long for freedom… freedom to do some thing that we always wanted to. It’s just that we are not willing to open the door and walk out of the walls that we created ourselves.

How can we do that? Well.. from my very own "vast experience", its just a matter of forgetting all “what ifs” and taking the “First Step”. That’s what it all takes. Take the first step and you will be pulled further by your passion for the rest of the way to achieve that thing.

So.. BE FREE! And JUST DO IT!

Fiery eyes, wind swept hair
Tempestuous high inside
Wild with craving
I feel it all!
Taste it all!
Twisted lips
Narrowed eyes
I….
The slumbering beast
Patiently waiting….
to be unleashed!
I feel alive again!

It was around 11:15 on Sunday, 21st June 2009, eyes of the whole nation were glued to the television screen as Pakistan lifted Twenty 20 World Cup 2009 Trophy. It will be remembered as one of the most glorious days in the history of Pakistan. However, it’s sad that no one would remember the tragedy which struck at the same time as the result of that victory.

Cricket is not just a sport for the people of Pakistan. It’s some thing that they thrive on spiritually. Being a part of a country where people cannot afford even the basic necessities of life, cricket is but their most beloved source of recreation and pride. However, our nation has a tendency to take every thing overboard. Same is with the expression of happiness. Therefore, right at the same moment as the trophy was lifted the streets of Karachi were filled with the echoes of massive aerial firing which lasted about half an hour. For many families, this converted the happy moment in to the most tragic moment of their lives. Following is the result of that aerial firing as reported by The News:

"Four people, including three minors, were killed after unidentified miscreants resorted to aerial firing in different parts of the city following the Pakistani cricket team victory in the Twenty20 World Cup in London."

Many people do not understand that how aerial firing can result in killings. Here is a little explanation for them:

"Researchers report that a bullet fired into the air can climb two miles into the air and remain in flight for more than a minute. As it falls, the bullet reaches a velocity of 300 to 700 feet per second. A velocity of only 200 feet per second is sufficient to penetrate the human skull."

Knowingly firing when one knows what it could result in, can easily qualify it as murder in first degree.

THIS MUST END! We need to behave as responsible citizens. We need to realize that our actions have consequences.

Year after year, so many lives are lost from stray bullets, yet our government has not done enough to stop this monstrous celebration ritual. Sindh police has taken some measures like organizers of any event where aerial firing takes place could be charged. Also, citizens have been urged to call Madadgar-15 or a nearby police station about firing incidents on such occasions. So you too as a citizen can take some action.

A more successful campaign was run last year by LA police department to reduce the deaths by stray bullets on the New Years Eve. Its details can be found on LAPD blog:

http://lapdblog.typepad.com/lapd_blog/2008/12/new-years-eve-citywide-gunfire-reduction-campaign.html

We need to create more awareness about this issue and make people realize that "WHAT GOES UP WILL COME DOWN."

Peace out!

Live Responsibly!

References:

http://thenews.jang.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=184461
http://lapdblog.typepad.com/lapd_blog/2008/12/new-years-eve-citywide-gunfire-reduction-campaign.html

After years of thinking.. "I should start a blog". I have finally gotten off my lazy bum and made a blogging account thanks to the inspiration provided by my actively blogging friend.. zarmeeeeeeeeeeeena!

so LET IT BEGIN!!!

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