Why do we always criticise? Why are we always ready to pour scorn on others, ridicule or insult others? Because we love it, (simple) otherwise it would be arduous for us to start our day without passing few negative remarks about anything or for that matter about everything. This is how we are, sad but true.
I have observed that it is very difficult for us to say a simple word “good” for others. We cannot praise or appreciate any good work done by anyone. We as a society consider it our moral duty to criticise.
To me these social media forums are like criticising tools where one has the freedom to bash anyone, even on personal grounds, and interestingly without concrete reasons. Moreover, we take pride in saying “I insulted him/her”. Constructive criticism, difference of opinion and valuing the differences provides nourishment to the mind and enhance thought process, but unfortunately we criticise just for the heck of it. We disagree to show our importance, knowledge, or power. Moreover, we try to impose our views on others.
To further, clarify my stance, very recently, the laptop provision initiative taken by CM Punjab was badly misinterpreted ie, he is doing all this for political mileage. In the age of technology, no one can make you fool so be rational about things. People criticise him even for launching “Danish school system”. Come on, give him a break. If you cannot appreciate it, then please do not discourage him. Just think for a while who will benefit from all this? We, our country, our people, who else?
In addition, I am waiting for the time when people will start criticising CM Punjab for widening the Canal Road in Lahore. However, everyone can visibly witness the smooth flow of traffic after the reconstruction of the road. Nevertheless, we dare not appreciate because we are not programmed to appreciate or acknowledge the good efforts. We are ready to challenge good intentions of others but who are we to question the intentions? Who gave us this right to doubt the intentions? We must try to learn how to appreciate the good in others.
MARIAM KHAN
Lahore
