Times when I Shudder..

Usually, there is way too much beauty around and they mask the occasional ugliness – so I pass them by. But sometimes, even I, shudder. 

Like when someone carelessly breaks a leaf, while walking in a park. Or drops a wrapper. When people scribble on fresh paper, only to throw them in the bin. Or take print-outs of things without stopping to think – railways, movie theatres, airlines – all accept e-tickets on phone!  When people pour glassfuls of water for themselves, others, take a sip and throw the rest.

I shudder and watch open-mouthed, gallons of water being wasted during Holi, millions of pollutants being released during Diwali or when India wins a Cricket match. I am amazed that such a wanton show of idiocy is considered ‘celebration’.

I shudder most when I see no one raising a voice. Not because they don’t realise the adverse affects of such acts. But because they don’t want to be ‘unpopular’.

This #Earthday2016, let’s get unpopular. Let’s shout, tweet, make faces at those who don’t care about their only home – the Earth.