Technology With Life example essay topic

Life changing patterns By Navi rah Zafar Ji lani With the rapid advancement of media and technology, the packaging of needs have forced small molecules in the human brain to think otherwise. And it goes far beyond that. The choices one makes in life dictates what types of clothes you wear, where you live, who you marry, the colours in your home, the type of plants and flowers you have in your garden, what you eat for breakfast, who you choose to dine with, the type of car you drive, what you watch on television, the music you like, and the list goes on and on. An individual's lifestyle is dictated by the choices one makes, if that person disregards the existence of the divine spirituality, he / she is nothing but a fool in paradise.

Times have changed people have changed. Yester years were innocent days, where a disagreement between father and child seemed objectionable, a disgrace on the child. But now as one looks around you see people's faces and questions of wanting it all. Life encountered miseries have left the land of amphibians in a chaotic mess. Gazing in the eyes of an infant a father cherishes his heritage, unaware that it is "I" (infant) who will break you down. "What is life", is it the diamond necklace one bedazzles or is it food on a poor man's table or is it the pleasure a father gets holding his new born.

Back in the days life was simple (not that I'm that old), for some as a kid going to the regular super market to have ice cream was considered a delight, one still recalls the h's and h's of agitated mothers when asking for ice-cream money. Now if you ask a kid to eat the market ice- cream, he / she might throw tantrums on not agreeing on anything less than McDonald's sundae. Society on many intervals have questioned their own kids and the new generation; unquestionably terming old days as good. Surely they were good in reference to the circumstances they entailed says Mahmood Zafar, a banker residing in Sharjah.

But with the mingling of technology simpler things in life have changed. Undermining the society with regards to change would be abnormal. The present life requires technology to facilitate daily workings, if one does not incorporate technology with life; the whole essence of living in the 21st century is lost. Taking a glimpse at a domestic house hold, one is appalled by the hierarchy priorities are given, initially for new mothers it was to personally take care of their babies. But now when one examines the psyche of mothers there is a constant competition; as to who has the most maids or even is the maid pilipino or not. Sarah Ri zwan reminiscences a similar situation and narrates her encounter with the maid mania.

"A dear relative is so fond of maids that once going about in liberty market, searching for some odd ornament. A small maid sprouted up on my face and said, "salaam bali". Giving her my regard I moved on. Little shaky from the maid situation, I tried to remember who she was. Thinking for at least half an hour I solved the mystery". Sonia as she recalled was one privileged maid belonging to the long list of maids her relative possessed.

Life has certainly become more complex, especially with the invention of so many contraptions. Parva iz Ahmed, a retired government officer recalls how as a child television was considered a luxury and was not part of his household. Playing, studying, and spending some quality time with family was the highest level of entertainment one got at that time. "Now we cannot manage time with television taking up most of our time. Not that it is a bad medium for we learn so much from it but it has made life more complex as we give it too much our time", he added. Wants are a result of complexities in life, hence superseding the need.

This battle of want and need is equivalent to the battle of winner and loser. It is necessary to identify the difference between our needs and our wants. Needs are those things that are necessary for our survival - food, clothing, and shelter. Wants are all the other things we desire and to a large extent are driven by media advertising and peer interaction. The problem with the present society is that it wants more and needs less. F awad Qureshi, Professional Services Consultant is of the view that, mobile phone despite being a new found luxury, is essential to the existence of mankind.

Once hooked on, it is imperative not to let go, hence its expectation to deliver information makes it even more worthwhile. Simplicity means making time for oneself in a hectic world. You clear out what is superfluous and make room for a life of passion, depth, and joy. As people become more and more stressed out from the pace of modern life and as we become increasingly concerned about the planet's resources, the movement to living in a state of 'mindfulness' has increasing interest as a chosen life-style.

To be mindful means to dwell deeply in the present moment knowing there is only one opportunity and it will never come again. There are various factors, mostly on individual level, that make life more complicated. In general, it is basically dissatisfaction among people as there are more desires and fewer opportunities that changes life from simpler to complex. It does not mean that one should not have any wishes or desires but it is more appropriate to maintain a balance in life.

When asked how the transition from being simple to complicated come about, a dear friend summed it up in three simple words "I grew up". Most of us learn early on that what the future holds is not for us to know, but what we can do is make lifestyle choices today that will help us lead good lives tomorrow..