UTOPIA
The definition of the ‘Ideal’ varies from person to person. It literally means perfect or the best possible. Ideal world can also be called as ‘Utopia’ that is an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. Although, utopia has been another name for unreal or impossible; some of us believe that an ideal world can exist, despite all the negativities the world has. Perhaps we should focus on how we have created these negativities and how we can overcome them. We need to be willing to make an initial effort to live a peaceful life together, and make our world a more liveable place.
1 Respect for nature:
We could have lived in harmony with nature. However, we, as humans, have devastated jungles and forests, and converted agricultural land into construction sites. We seem to have forgotten that we are part of nature. As a result, we have polluted the water, air and soil by releasing chemicals or other substances. Will it be possible to survive in the disaster that we have caused? Planting a few trees, growing delicious vegetables and gorgeous flowers in our garden houses can be an alternative way of living with nature. However, that little artificial world will not compensate for the real world and take over our responsibilities for protecting it. According to Chief Seattle of the Suquamish Indians, “Earth does not belong to us; we belong to Earth.” Are we shooting ourselves in the foot? We share this planet with all the living things, and the existence of humankind and many species depends on the survival of others. We should let the animals live, we shouldn’t trap, hunt or kill them.
2 Respect and caring for others:
Every single person in this world is unique, and deserves respect. Respect the feelings, needs, thoughts and behaviours of others. Do not judge them because of their colour, religion, race, ancestry, ethnic origin, gender or disability. We should consider that diversity is our strength, not our weakness. People who are different from one another in race, gender and other dimensions bring different opinions and perspectives to us.
3 Support equality:
How to support equality in society is a crucial issue that we all have to concern about. Equal access to opportunities should be enabled by the government. Also, an equal pay for equal work should be provided for each person in society, regardless of their age, gender or disability. All members of community must be treated equally and fairly.