Unknown, unseen and unheard. That used to be the way I see of
myself. Naïve to the outside world, I wander about; occupied
with my own thoughts, blinded by my own life. With not a clue
of eyes set on my every moves - both on the good and bad, but
more inclination towards the bad.
Unaware of the "prying eyes"
keeping track on me, judging me on what they observe and learn
from my deeds. It sort of comes as a surprise when one gets the
smell of these "prying eyes" lurking around one's private life.
But these "prying eyes" are part of our human nature. To be curious
is to be human. No matter how much one tries, it is there in
every one of us - in me and in you. And it is hard to be parted
away from. It can as well be said to be an accessory that is
central to maintaining human relationships.
They say "one's character and life are better known by the people
outside the four corners of one's home". Well, there may be some
underlying truth in it after all. True, our families are aware
of our true colors, strengths and weaknesses. But take the time
off to think again.
Once you take that step away from your secure
home to the outside world. Hidden, prying eyes will ever be on
you from then on. Without realizing, your footprints are scanned
and minutely studied. And you become hounded as a prey by your
"shadows". And these "prying eyes" are not just a pair of them,
but innumerable. That makes it more of a dilemma for one to find
ways for an escape. And they are found to be on every nook and
corner one's life.
You may think yourself as being secure. It's a pity. Given the
green signal, your "shadows" will be on you before you can even
say "huh!" You will know then, how fragile and insecure you are
in the hands of your "shadows".
This is what our world has become - a wild and savage world;
unsafe to wander about. Technologically and economically advance
we become, but morally and socially getting more and more degraded.
Sad.
That's all one can comment on it. Everybody nosing around
in their none-of-their-businesses. Ever ready to choke the other
to death for the tiny mistakes they made unknowingly, for God
knows the reasons.
This has become the trend of our society. We can't do nothing
but stare with eyes wide open and try to live along with it.
And be ever on our toes for a lookout of these "prying eyes".
With very little clean air to breathe and congested dwellings,
life sure is tough for a "celebrity" like me. Humorous it may
seem to be, but have you ever given a thought that, like me you
are also a "celebrity" for someone unknown to you out there?
Lalremlien Neitham contributes regularly to e-pao.net.
This article was written on Wednesday, February 18, 2004.
He can be reached at [email protected]
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