ALARYAN COMMENT SECTION: NEED FOR SPIRITUAL REVOLUTION OVER VIRTUAL OUTRAGE
In an era where news, social media, and personal conversations seem to be marred by contention, tension, and constant negativity, a rising star in the realm of data analytics, Dr. Sahana Prasad, is speaking out about the importance of shifting our energy towards kindness, compassion, and understanding.
Dr. Prasad, an adjunct faculty member, consultant, and trainer in the domain of data analytics, has shared over 9,500 articles across three languages – English, Kannada, and Hindi. Drawing from her vast experience, she emphasizes that while we can't ignore real issues, our focus on defining problems in a particular tone and energy contributes significantly to the negativity pervasive in our world.
Social media platforms, particularly, have become breeding grounds for outrage and polarization. Algorithms push provocative content, often designed to elicit reactions rather than educate or inspire. As a result, users are exposed to an overwhelming amount of clickbait titles, polarized opinions, and judgmental critiques.
In close relationships, defensiveness and mistrust have grown stronger, leading to a decline in meaningful connections. Dr. Prasad notes that our desire to be heard and hopeful oftentimes gets obscured by negativity.
She urges us to reassess our approach towards others and encourages kindness as a mark of strength rather than weakness. Conversations must begin with curiosity, not judgment, and disagreements should foster leniency without compromising human connection.
Dr. Prasad highlights the significance of optimism – believing that good exists even in invisible forms – and encourages individuals to adopt a narrative that brings people together instead of pushing division.
"These revolutions start from small choices – choosing to listen, serve, or speak kindly even when angry," she suggests. "Optimism isn't about smiling though; it's embracing hope despite all seeming absent. It's in our neighbourhoods' smiles, strangers' kindnesses, and shared laughs."
As the world grapples with harm caused by division, fear, and noise, Dr. Prasad reminds us that we can change our energy to create positivity. We can step out of chaos and be sources of peace.
"This is perhaps not about changing the world in a day," she reflects, "but choosing to put ourselves at peace when it becomes too much to handle."
Let's listen to the message that speaks directly from the heart – for peace starts with each one of us deciding we want to stop allowing conflict and negativity to reside within.