Are you social enough ??

“Today's problems cannot be solved if we still think the way we thought when we created them.”
says Albert Einstein.

These are days of mad rush where a person doesn’t have a time to sit, relax and think for himself and about the world. And in the process, anything that irritates him often mounts up to as a problem. Even a person with impeccable energy levels can get bogged down because of the illusion and inhibition of a problem with him or around him. It only takes for an initiative by a second or a third person to calm things down and help the person realize the situation and deviate to the small things in life that can heal his stress and make his mind better relaxed, and him a better person. And as we all know, often, people with awakened social consciousness are more active and morally stable.

People are the genes that maketh the society. Organizations that collectively and collaboratively work for a better future in various fields are a paradigm of this. A person who is socially conscious is inclined to avoid confrontation by being communicatively efficient. The greater the influence of the communication source over the recipient, the greater would be the recipient’s change/effect in favor of the source and his objective. And this calls for a vibrant yet diligent set of ideas that when implemented can bring about considerable change, if not a big one , in the way people think and act.

The tech savvy generation has a certain déjà vu in terms of how and when to handle things. Corporate firms these days rope in individuals who have the zeal and the capacity in themselves to do something for the company, for themselves and for the society. Contributions of the youth in these activities have been notable. The challenge for the companies has been to address and handle both the desires and frustrations of the younger generation. There is a certain philosophy in terms of the pressures the individuals ought to handle and the challenges arising emotionally because of work.

Often, the workplaces today are so diverse that we find mini countries in themselves. People differing in ideologies, nationalities, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds conjure up to work. And in such situation, a difference in opinion is a crux matter. The way people look at issues, the insight and knowledge they have in them, the way they think and react to circumstances are as dissimilar as unpredictable.

This calls for the establishment of a strong common ground for all individuals to stand tall and make their point so that good ideas are not lost in the crowd and wrong mentalities don’t carry forward. Vox populi, which is pretty much a inherent part of any firm or an organization today, is the best and the most reliable means where in any individual can be a part of. The only thing that is of concern is how well they utilize these resources and opportunities and how managed the resources really are. It is sad to note that such resources are often used as a ground for complaints and cribbing rather than discussions that help for a better living. Attitude of individuals is another major factor that is directly manifest in these forums. This again is directly proportional to the ideas and ideologies he/she has in life. Responsibility of a person as a contributor to the society has to be made clear and it should be reinforced that if an individual expects anything at all from the society, he can only get it if he has given anything to the society in the first place.

Generation Y concentrates on being civic minded as an individual, consumer and employee, and it is the most watched about group as pioneers in building tomorrow’s society by historians, critics and sociologists alike. And being in the centre of such attraction, young minds are ambitious enough to make their own brand of social consciousness. Call it as their attempt to add weight in their curriculum vitae , as a mark of individualism or even as an act of going with the crowd, today’s youngsters understand and exhibit the need to volunteer and help for a better society. Their concern for the environment, their worry for the needy and their frustration towards their surroundings all are catalysts in nurturing their civic responsibility to the next level.

The blend of such young, raring-to-go minds and experienced, mature thoughts can surely bring about an effective society. The young guns have their ideas to implement, and when taken under the umbrella of expert inputs, and knowledgeable guidance, even a lethargic mind would take notice and start thinking. And in this process, true potential can be recognized. It is a two way progression. The youth should take care and understand from the wealth of experience which the seniors possess and have the patience to learn and flexibility to adapt. The seniors also should understand that they have to go with the constant learning process and try to be as instrumental as possible to cultivate the ideas and ambitions the youth have.

So i can only ask you one thing..Are you socially conscious ?

-Snehith.