How do
you stab a country’s aspirations, hopes and dreams? Well then you
let 16-12-14 (also known as the
Peshawar Massacre or Peshawar tragedy) happen. I do not need to retell the
events of this catastrophic day. We all know that the Taliban entered the Army
Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan and killed around 150 people. We all
know that at least 150 families were destroyed that day, survivors crippled and
a nation in a state of shock and sorrow, the wounds scarring us deep.
The
question I will ask you is now what. Now what should we do? Sadly time travel
does not exist. We can only move forward and let this tragedy change us all for
the better.
Below
I have enlisted how we can all rise above this fall:
Give:
There are a lot of survivors who need blood donations. The school
needs money to get refurbished. The families need support emotionally as well. Therefore give
in whatever way that you can. These people here are doing a good job at giving.
Stop
complaining: Some of you might have been
fired or have had received a bad grade on your exam. It’s okay to feel
bad about yourself and how it all would’ve, could’ve, should’ve gone
better. But you certainly should not stay in a state of gloom and doom
forever. Pain does demand to be acknowledged but you can certainly live with pain
(Thank you TFIOS). Plus stuff like getting a bad grade doesn't exactly classify
as PAIN. It's just one of life's ups and downs. So it certainly won’t do us
any good to our lives by complaining about the petty issues. This is important
because there are people who would give anything to have another day back.
There are people who don’t have complete control over their bodies anymore.
Just think about those school children and their families. That is pain.
Please be grateful people.
Sacrifice:
In the true spirit of humanity there were some glorious teachers’ of 16-12-14
who when faced with the gunmen said that they’d let them kill the children over
their dead bodies. Those teachers were burnt alive. Before saving themselves
they hid the 1st graders in cabinets and shielded them. The principal, Tahira Qazi
could have ran for her life. Instead she helped some children escape and on the
second time she reached school to save the students she was caught and
killed. That is how we must learn to sacrifice. Selflessness makes us warriors.
Carpe
Diem: Life is so short. It was
shorter for those from the Army Public School. It’s important to cherish
everyday because we have no idea what will happen to us the next minute. It is
also equally necessary to not let a day go wasted. Having wasted time is common
death bed regret. Don’t let it be yours either. Go from this world having
bettered it and having made use of the time you have been blessed with.
Pray:
Pray for the departed souls and pray for the world. Prayer is powerful. In fact
just praying to god and the belief that He will take care of everything helps
so much.Read here to find out why we shouldn't doubt the power of
prayer.
I hope
these pointers do help us rise above our fall .
