Interdependence

Human being are social animals. From ancient times, we lived in groups, families, following a set of work to contribute to the society. We worked hard to make our family safe, and climb the social ladder, to live a comfortable life. But it also means conservative lifestyle, ideologies with limited view of society. The ones with a different mindset were considered strange, fools or anti-socials.

Although, changing times bring more individuality within  the society as we thrive to live a more independent life. Which is a good thing, as it make people more aware of themselves and the surroundings. But then, it had also certain sacrifices, that come with these kind of independence. In most of the developed nations, people are getting more and more independent, and mature even in teenage years. Losing innocence as early becoming a fashion statement. More people want to life alone, separate from family, love and marriages are fleeting moments or phases. Elderly are more prone to live alone. 
It also bring more stress in life, as there is competition for achievements, enjoyments. Now, a laid back life, or spending company with family if scorned upon, or made fun of. More joint families are growing apart, along with familial discord. What are the reasons?

The bonds are breaking, which were formed out of trust and interdependence. As we shy away from reliance to family, relatives or friends...we become more and more alone. And our ideal friends or people who will care about us, are very hard to find. 
So, I ponder sometimes, what is the true path to follow. After all we can't live without interdependence, for we human are social animals;


Interdependence,
the invisible string,
that connects the people,
or gears interlocking,
keep the clock moving!

From ancient times,
the cycle of lives,
be it sadness or joy,
struggles and success,
seeking calm and peace.

The warmth of company,
sharing of pleasures,
or activities of ordinary, 
that keep them going,
with their limited intellects.

But then came, the era,
knowledge sinking in, 
the pursuit of curiosity,
bring out the awareness,
stretching those invisible strands.... for separations.

And now, as we see,
discords of the hearts,
the stress that it brings,
the charm of independence, 
scorns for interdependence..

So, I ponder,
which way its going to be!