Anirud’s Playful days – 2011 (Part 1)

22nd April

Buzzing Bikes, Soaring Saloon, Macho Zooming Machine, Gliding Goblet, Sprinting Stallion, cantering camel, Dashing Dragon, Charging Colt, Speeding Steed, Robust Race Car, Turbo Train, Meaty Muscular Mustang and a floating, gliding butterfly…we can all bring it alive for you…so you and your kids can enjoy these moments and treasure them forever. But honestly, we are depriving the kids of what it is actually in reality. What it means to touch, feel and express love, care, empathy and do something for these animals in captivity. Such activities actually, in my opinion, will resonate in them that these creatures are not meant to be used for human pleasure. Son, they are also independent creatures like you and me. They are to be treated as such and not for horse / camel rides, racing, pulling the carts and when they are hurt, carve and gobble them in gluttony as if they were meant to be a sumptuous meal. And secondly, get fascinated by those glitzy and opulent vehicles that are gas guzzling and pollute the environment from such a young age. Cycles and Walking don’t find a place anymore….kids become allured by these machismo machines and end up being obese and unhealthy. Sounds full of negativity, yes, that is right, as today’s generation grow up in a world of gizmos without any connection to reality. Throw money and buy pleasure…even if it’s albeit, however, momentary. Instant gratification is relevant in today’s world….both for kids and adults alike. Ephemeral happiness be damned. I need this now and the easiest way to get it through these modes only…anything involves time and effort….it’s painstaking to build lasting relationships….with humans, animals, trees and plants….you need to cultivate, nurture and grow along with them…which takes a lot of hard work…and no one has the patience and wherewithal for it. …”Self included”…

21st May