Seeing how so many young Egyptians have been taught to accept their "place" in society and not question it, I instantly thought of how many American youth have been increasingly content with their ignorance. The old cliche of "Ignorance is bliss" truly has taken hold of young people around the world, and frankly, it is very scary. I wish I could collectively shake my peers out of this state and make them realize that regardless of what they might think, we will eventually have to command the world when our elders have passed. In the mean time all I can do is continue to live my life with passion and hopefully be an example for others. While I was writing this, I was drawn to a particular song that reinforces the theme of breaking this cycle of apathy and resentment, which seem to grip so many young people both in Egypt and the US. Here are the lyrics so you see what I mean:
Modern Life is War "Breaking the Cycle"
This marks the return of a threat that we should have never taken back: to live our lives with unwavering intent and in the spirit of a new romance. Growing up in an age where monotony reigns...it's so easy to keep your heart and mind locked away. And it's up to you to rise up...to break away. We've got no more time to spend spitting ugly words at our vicious circles from within. The time has come to adapt and reinvent. Let yourself go. come unhinged. Claws out...stuck in a place where you don't fit. Focus or fold....no more sitting on the fence. Today is the day we face ourselves and forgive, because the world won't wait while we fail to make amends. Late night adventure. Reckless abandonment. We're going to live our lives like it's our last chance. Revenge: we're taking back what they stole. Prepare your soul!
Ma'salaama for now,
Andrew
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