You are given a minute to choose the words or phrases that would distinguish between Old and Youth. At the end of that one minute, outdated, old fashioned, boring, full of suggestions, wise mind, been there done that attitude might be few to describe the former; while vibrant, energetic, optimistic, fun to be with, full of ideas and courage to make things happen, ambitious, fashionable and pleasing to senses would describe the latter.
Whatever may be the word or phrase we choose to describe, Youth definitely beats the Old. Youth is a phase when everything seems possible or doable. Yes, there are mistakes made but also lessons learned. It is the time when one explores ones limit, confusion, strength and expertise.
The mortality rate of Nepal is around 37 per 1000 live births, except those 37 out of thousand undergo this fruitful phase of life. But everyone is not fortunate enough to see the light at the end of the tunnel. As a result they lag behind or in between their ultimate goal towards prosperity and the so called life. Not being able to figure out what they truly long for is tragic of all. They grow old without even realizing when their youth tossed them by as they were too busy mimicking and following others in vain. In the end, they are left abandoned and wanting for their ends which will be morned by few and then they too move along their own life.
Well, let the day not come when our country becomes old without even realizing when its youthful days had come as most of us are busy searching for scapegoat to put the blame for not having the wanted change and prosperity. Instead let us awaken to be the desired change.
