Why would someone ‘celebrate’
with noise, flash of intense light and loads of toxic fumes into the air? What
will it take people to be aware and responsible? Why are most people compelled
to mark passing of time with air, sound and light pollution, and all the ugly? Aren’t
they aware how much dire air pollution is? Or that millions of species are
being impacted with light as never before? Aren’t they aware that there are
millions of other species too that we share this planet with who are being
pushed out of existence? Is it decent way to celebrate? Is it necessary to create
such ruckus as mark of celebration?
This lack of deeper connection is
extension of utilitarian values and crass ways. It’s a crude way to inflate
oneself to feel happy. It’s a collective expression of a deep flaw. There are aesthetics
of life and there are effortless ways to attune to it. It’s what we are all
made up of, and seeks connection with other life forms into intricate
expressions. Everything in this world is deeply connected. This noise, flash light
and toxic fumes is killing us. What kind of celebration is this? Isn’t there
any quainter way to make one’s presence felt? Ways to celebrate that cares and
embraces the surrounding to mark our insignificance in passing of time.
So here we are in 2023. Let us
get ready for another spin around sun with care and concern. Let us celebrate in ever diminishing time we are left with on this remarkable planet.
