First there was naivety,
They ruled us and exploited our resources.
Then there was apathy,
We were aware but powerless…
They thrived on corruption
Then some of us said enough !!!
And gathered the grassroot power of masses…
To challenge their might!
The country got polarised between 2 choices:
At one end were those who vouched for experience, stability, growth
and were okay to live with inauthenticity and corruption.
On the other end were activists of authenticity and honest governance
but lacked experience and political stability.
Between these two, there was a huge void
Both sides exposed the gaps of other
The best conversations from either ended in a compromise
“Well… he is the best choice we have”
“He may not be authentic, open, honest, inclusive but he will help us grow!”
“He may not have experience and stability but he is honest and inclusive!”
We have made a choice
Lets call spade a spade
At best it’s a compromise
When the celebrations
settles in the darkness of the night
And the bones feel the real weight of tired muscles..
When all the fanfare and fanaticism is over
Leaving behind empty stadium with wavering trash…
Then, just before the sun breaks in dawn
Lets wake up…
Wake up to the job yet undone
Wake up to the responsibility that can’t be outsourced
Wake up to the voice that calls for authentic leadership
Election is not a elixir
The leadership void still exists…
Looking at us
Echoing our name
Calling each of us to step in
To be the leader…
Who is committed to serve selflessly
Who is courageous enough to be vulnerable and authentic
And who can hold inclusion, diversity and progress in same breath
Remember, 67 years of exploitation and 100’s of years of slavery
Was build on our own ignorance and fear
It’s time to break these patterns
To reclaim our power back from few representatives
To name the facade in the face
And hold them accountable in service of the nation.
It’s time for us to stand in our own leadership…
The world is watching its largest democracy to lead responsibly
And the ‘one in the mirror’ is calling the authentic leader within you!
the sacred well 
When we elect them they are ‘we’ Once elected they are there and we are where we were. Long live demockery,sorry I spelt it right.
Time is premium for us to evolve. Let us spend it frugally to pursue our purpose – fully.
Externalizing we create enemies, internalizing we create frustration. Follow the Buddha and balance your belief with your deeds. The world will walk with you. Amen.
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