NO BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAPS!!!

While the millennials were going through an existential crisis, in walked the Gen Z, a generation I hold utmost respect for. They saw the world change, technology advance and so did they. Unlike their predecessors and successors they are not a lost generation. They have taken ownership of their life with finesse and aplomb. I am in awe of their control and vision. 

This is a generation that redefined mental and emotional health and brought it to the forefront. A generation that showed strength and character does not lie in bearing and perseverance, but in self-accountability and drawing boundaries where needed. A generation that is not bogged down by technology, but uses it to further their means and profession when required, but detox or limit it as soon as it endangers their personal safe space.

While we were busy getting bashed up, beaten down, ridiculed and judged in name of concern, mistreated in name of responsibility, and touching feet of everyone under the sun in name of obeisance; they showed that true strength and respect lies in first respecting oneself. They showed that respect should always be given to the deserving and not the demanding. Only those who have an active contribution to their life and growth, gets to have some say in their lives and that too not at the cost of their self interest. They are the most self serving and self loving people I've come across in this life, and I don't say it in disrespect. They know how well to balance personal space and peace alongwith their professional life. You cannot ever convince them to prioritise work and deadlines in name of professionalism while exploiting them in name of incentives, work ethics and promotion. In name of honour and faithfulness, one can not ask them to give more and more at their personal expense. They demand respect and recognition where deserved and if they feel disrespected, they never shy away from jumping jobs to further their career and growth. While we were slogging and bearing in name of honour and faithfulness, they honoured themselves and were faithful only to their growth and development. Sometimes I marvel at how effortlessly they taught to put myself first, but only if  you or me are willing to learn sans prejudice. 

Even at home, all those well meaning uncles and aunties who love to taunt and advise unwantedly, are shot down even before they begin, and I feel like clapping and cheering for them when they do that. They don't let society, family and relatives and sometimes even their partner and peers define their life or its core decisions. They know the LOC between filial duty and ownership, and they never shirk from upholding them firmly and strongly. Anything and anybody that doesn't serve their life purpose is cut off or shown their due space before they take root and that I know from personal experience, takes a whole lot of strength.

We might ridicule them for crying about their mental health and making mental disorders seem so trivial, but trust me nor are they trivial, nor do they take it so. Infact from what I have gleaned from my interactions with them, their mental, emotional health and peace is placed above all. They don't shy away from taking professional help when needed, therapy and mental detox are not a taboo topic for them. Infact they encourage it for themselves and each other. When life and love gets overwhelming, they don't shy away from pulling back or taking a break. If life, love, work or their habits are not in accordance to their principles and benefit, they are willing to adjust and change. They know that changing now even though uncomfortable will benefit them in the long run and I admire their stance and courage.

I forgot to add that some of taught me that it's okay to cry and break down at times, when the going gets tough. They reminded me, albeit kindly that I can say no when I don't feel like saying yes and when my whole world is falling apart or life doesn't feel alright, I don't need to pretend that all is well. 

We laugh and ridicule them for being self serving, we call them selfish like it's a bad thing, but inside we resent them for having the courage to do what was unthinkable and unachievable for us. A tenth of what they incorporate in their life if we add to ours, we might not so lost and sad as we are. A little bit selfish, u may say but we will be so much more happy and peaceful.

P.S. A lot of my millenial and booming counterparts might disagree with my thoughts but as I stated when I started my blog, these are my musings and thoughts i gleaned on my life path. This blog is mostly in honour of my favourite mentor and an awesome friend Khush, with whom I have learnt so much and I believe that she has a lot more precious wisdom to further impart to her most humble pupil.