Life (especially the young these days, yes, the Gen Z onwards, all the alpha, beta, theta generations, have a habit of eternally and infinitely declaring) is boring. How to make it full of beans?
Most often, the janta goes for the risque solutions. Topping the list is, of course, drugs and drinks. The more contraband the stuff is, more is the high.
Why all this jazz naw, as these smarties would rasp cum lisp? Well, the reason is May 31. Yes, it is the anti-tobacco day. Any number of campaigns each year, and year long, alternatives such as e-ciggies. Nothing has any effect.
I suppose, that is because the common man has associated all such negativities of life in the fast lane with glamour. The advertising industry as well as the cinema world would be the culprits in popularising such a shallow definition of the zing thing.
Well, smoking as a relaxant cuts across the class structure. The regional distinctions such as urban/rural pale before it. In fact, rurally, there are enthusiasts who smoke with the burning end in the mouth. Cancer must be afraid of approaching them!
Surely, stuff, to the use the current lingo, does not have to be life destroying. Instead, it is possible to passionately moonlight, and chase most successfully at least two careers, improve constantly one's skill sets which does not merely refer to the AI, et al. At any age, you can work on your painterly skill, your musical abilities, and so on. Should be very easy, given the internet access, right?
Who cares though? Easier it is to vile time away scrolling reels or in glorifying feeling depressed, right? One of my students once casually told me that depression is so chic, and I had nothing but such stupendous surprise that my jaw, fallen open due to such wow insight, refused to close for quite some time! No wonder, many May 31 may come n go. The crazy after glamour would for a high crow!
Pratima@ I can quote at least two counter examples. The first one deals with my Spanish students. They were born visually impaired. They got married last year. They work in the banking sector. They have photo shoots in swanky places, go on bicycle venture tracks, etc. Right now, they are in the Himalayas, and are enjoying all sorts of adventure sports parachuting, zip-lining. I like the spirit! Kudos to their positivity, right?
The second one is Dr. Shantanu Gokhale. He is a practising dental surgeon and an excellent santoor player.
The Zing Thing, in brief, need not always be negative, though apparently "s(w)anky" and glamorous.
Quote of the day: "First you take a drink (or a 'ciggy' or some drug), then the drink (or the 'ciggy' or that drug) takes a drink (or the ciggy or that drug ), then the drink (or the ciggy or that drug) takes you.” So says F. Scott Fitzgerald who would agree with contents of the brackets.
Word of the day: addiction Addiction is a chronic condition that can affect many aspects of your life, including your physical and mental health, relationships and career. There are two main forms of addiction: substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. Addiction is treatable. It's crucial to seek help as soon as possible.
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