Aamna Ali
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Conflict isn't the only thing common to India and Pakistan. We are just like neighbours who might quarrel but always have each other’s back. We are like neighbours who may not be too happy with the noisy parties the other throws but who would still like to be a part of each other's happiness.
This article is an attempt to focus on the everyday, the little things which unite us as a people. Forgive me if I come across as stating the obvious. But sometimes, the best of us tend to forget the obvious. And then it's always good to remember, and to remind.
1. We believe in one God.
No matter what side of the boundary one stands on, one can feel the power of faith. However, spirituality for us is more than religion. It is humanity and compassion.
2. You can't tell the landscape of one from the other at times.
Rocky, steep mountains which stand tall amidst azure streams, upon which frothy white clouds breathe, are a common sight in both countries. A visual treat fit for a traveller’s dreams.
3. We know our real wealth lies in the luscious, green lands.
Though technological advancements have touched our lives, we continue to worship the land which sustains us. Such is the beauty of our fields that a stroll through the green countryside can drive away the worst worries from one's life.
4. Cricket is not just a sport for us.
The sport is a major issue of contention between our countries. But doesn’t our shared love for cricket bring us closer?
5. Our trucks can put the 'Pimp My Ride' team to shame.
From couplets to wisecracks, anything and everything can be spotted adorning the trucks on the road. The splash of colour is proof of our ingenuity and affinity for art.
6. We love to shake a leg.
Many a times, what can’t be expressed through words, is better expressed through actions. And dance is the most tasteful collection of gestures. Both India and Pakistan have been blessed with varied dance forms which are beautiful, scintillating and amazingly expressive.
7. Our voices are not drowned out in the streets.
Meandering through the streets, one can come across the varied expressions of identity that the people indulge in. What meets the eye is a voice which is slowly, but surely building an identity.
8. A mother is just as indulgent on both sides of the border.
They say that no one can love like a mother. And all mothers are capable of showering their children with their selfless love, no matter where they belong. This love can warm any person's heart, no matter which side of the border they stand on.
This article is an attempt to focus on the everyday, the little things which unite us as a people. Forgive me if I come across as stating the obvious. But sometimes, the best of us tend to forget the obvious. And then it's always good to remember, and to remind.
1. We believe in one God.
No matter what side of the boundary one stands on, one can feel the power of faith. However, spirituality for us is more than religion. It is humanity and compassion.
2. You can't tell the landscape of one from the other at times.
Rocky, steep mountains which stand tall amidst azure streams, upon which frothy white clouds breathe, are a common sight in both countries. A visual treat fit for a traveller’s dreams.
3. We know our real wealth lies in the luscious, green lands.
Though technological advancements have touched our lives, we continue to worship the land which sustains us. Such is the beauty of our fields that a stroll through the green countryside can drive away the worst worries from one's life.
4. Cricket is not just a sport for us.
The sport is a major issue of contention between our countries. But doesn’t our shared love for cricket bring us closer?
5. Our trucks can put the 'Pimp My Ride' team to shame.
From couplets to wisecracks, anything and everything can be spotted adorning the trucks on the road. The splash of colour is proof of our ingenuity and affinity for art.
6. We love to shake a leg.
Many a times, what can’t be expressed through words, is better expressed through actions. And dance is the most tasteful collection of gestures. Both India and Pakistan have been blessed with varied dance forms which are beautiful, scintillating and amazingly expressive.
7. Our voices are not drowned out in the streets.
Meandering through the streets, one can come across the varied expressions of identity that the people indulge in. What meets the eye is a voice which is slowly, but surely building an identity.
8. A mother is just as indulgent on both sides of the border.
They say that no one can love like a mother. And all mothers are capable of showering their children with their selfless love, no matter where they belong. This love can warm any person's heart, no matter which side of the border they stand on.
