A brave new world...

The world is changing. New ideas. New thoughts. Every new generation brings with it a new perspective. A new approach to life. Many problems have been solved. Far greater ones still remain. The challenges that the world faces include poverty, hunger, inadequate health care, lack of education, unemployment, climate change, terrorism and intolerance. We live now in a world defined by boundaries and full of cynicism. Here is the question. Can we sculpt a brave new world? One whose foundation would be harmony and goodwill. One which will be united in its fight against these challenges? A brave new world...

It is certainly possible. Difficult yes. With a fierce determination and an unyielding will, it is possible. First of all, we would need to accept that these problems exist. Denial of the problem is a problem in itself. Second, there has to be a concentrated effort from all nations, industrialized as well as developing, towards mitigating these problems. Research and development of technology would be directed to meet these real challenges. Elimination of poverty would be the main concern. Creating easily accessible primary and secondary education avenues would act as an effective foil to radicalism and intolerance. Affordable healthcare for all irrespective of their economic status must be the goal set so that we can fight disease and sanitation problems. These are only a few things that can be used as a stepping stone towards this new world. Most importantly, the youth of this world need to be the agents of this change. A combination of Western society and the spirituality of the East would be the foundation of the new world order. All it takes is a voice. And people like Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa are evidence that the power of example still wields a greater influence than the example of power. A person does not have to hold a position of rank, have wealth and advanced levels of education to be part of this change. Every person irrespective of his gender, race, economic status, creed and caste can be actively involved in this process and reap the benefits of this change. If each can do something to bring about change at the community level, the movement shall grow to include everyone.

A brave new world is not wishful thinking. Nor is it based on false hope. It is possible and for sure. The only thing we need is a change in present mindset and attitude. And the path is clear. And all we need to take is the first step. All we need is a few dedicated and energetic men and women to come forward...