Solitary Confinement vs Social Behaviour
Today, we live in a super fast moving society. More than people we have gadgets around. They make our life simpler and faster. They even let us earn better.
So today, what’s our perspective towards society?
We are busy earning and rising higher. We have less time for our family and relatives. When on holidays, we just want to be alone. We don’t want to entertain any guests or friends. We are fed up of socialising all through the week.
Effect
- Our pockets are heavier with money and hearts with grief and sorrow.
- Humans believe in competition in every field with everybody.
- Even husband and wife are also competing with each other. Be it for money, family, household chores or responsibility of kids.
Why is the man still not happy?
- We live in a competitive world whereas we need to be in the cooperative world. Where everyone helps every other person and grows together.
- Any one thing cannot give happiness to all. That’s why every human gets happiness from different things and sources.
- A man feels happy with more money because he can buy all the pleasures of life. But he forgets that friends, family and love can’t be bought.
- You need a person to share your joy and your successes.
- You feel proud and content when the other person praises you and congratulates you.
- But when there’s nobody when you are back home then all your achievements are a waste. You don’t want to earn more.
- At this point, not a single gadget gives you happiness.
However big we may grow, still
SOLITARY CONFINEMENT is the biggest punishment for the human kind.
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SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR is the biggest source of happiness for the mankind.
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Very interesting post. Happiness is truly an amazing word. I must say that Be happy, Be Bright and Be you. Great thought.
Thank you very much😊
Money cant buy happiness. True happiness comes with family and friends.
Thanks Manisha.
I am such a loner but your point did get to me and I am going to try more and more to be a social person
THat’s great Kadambari. I am glad my post helped you in some way. Keep reading and keep blogging.
Interesting thoughts Geethica.:)
Thank you dear
Beautifully put Geethica. In today’s world, we are all trying to run the rat race at every stage of our lives and trying to go one up than the rest. While competition is good, as it keeps us motivated, we generally don’t seem to be happy even after we have it all. We may have all the money in the world but without love, family and friends, we still don’t have a lot.
Definitely Aseem, This is what we need to be aware of. Thank you.
Thought provoking post Geethica. Solitary confinement is an awful punishment but since we are all social beings. And as far as social media is concerned, its a mirage
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We have to mould ourselves according to the society keeping in mind what gives us real happiness. Thanks Ramya.
So well said! You are completely right! Social interactions are the need of the hour! We need to save ourselves from this self imposed digital confinement!
Thanks Ishieta.
Well written. All the points are perfectly placed. I was so engrossed in reading this. Keep writing more stuff like this.
Thanks Anand. Stay glued, my next post will be up soon.
I am so glad your raised this Geethica and it is so damn true, the unnecessary competition only tends to ruin our lives.
Seriously. Thanks dear.
You have beautifully put the truth out in the world. Life is a competition these days.
Thanks Anchal.
You mke some valid points here but social behavior is not always source of happiness. One needs to balance between the two.
Yes Prisha. You need to behave accordingly. Thanks for commenting.
You have said a lot in few words. Very deep thoughts expressed in simple words.
Thank you Vidhi.
amazing read and i believe this reflects the society we are today or going to be
Thanks Priyadarshini.
I will agree but only to an extend- our desires and needs have become very subjective and it is not difficult to generalize what makes one happy and what does . That’s what i think.
Yes, diffrent things or persons make different people happy at some point. There’s always unity in diversity. Thanks Avinash.
Hi Geethica! This has to be one of my all time favourite posts of yours. This is apt for the modern world that we live in. I´m going to be sharing this for all to read. A great reminder for all of us. Thank you so much for writing these beautiful and timeless thoughts. Keep writing! Love and God Bless!
Thank you Tina for such lovely words.
This post is hurtfully true. Social media, our screens, our need to have ‘me time’ are all such vices in today’s times. We are only growing more apart from each other.
That’s true. Thank you dear
Beautiful post which reflects today’s truth. I need my my-space to breathe but after awhile I need people around me. Or else it suffocates me.
Thank you Susan
Such a wonderful post. Makes me thin and reflect more about life.
Thank you dear.
Well said Geethica! I have seen many relations fall apart because of the issue you have highlighted. If only people focused more on family and friends around them more than the gadgets they so loving take care of.
Thank you Keerthi.
We have become so confined by gadgets, that we are forgetting the need to connect socially. Your post leads me to thinking how the coming generation would be…
That’s true. We need to make necessary changes in time. Thanks Disha.
Such a thoughtful post! Yes, we need a cooperative world rather than a competitive world.
Thank you Reema.
What a great thought, Geethica. It’s a sad truth. Even kids love to sit inside with a mobile phone or computer than go outside and play with other kids. Beautifully written!
Thank you dear.
Such a wonderful post. Thank god I can not live without social life. Friends & Family around me, virtual groups… this is what drives me most.
Then you are on the right track Shalu. Thank you dear.
Very nice post and very true to its fact as well. Nicely articulated and thank you for sharing. I loved reading it.
Thank you Shamik.
You’ve put this so well.. I remember, going to our friends place in the building unannounced was a very normal thing.. but these days its all become so formal and like you said much less social
Yes, everything has become so formal among us. Thank you.
That’s so true! People have become so focused on social media and external achievements and fame that they forget the things that really matter: family, friends, and conversations. If we don’t have time for that, no amount of money and fame can make us happy!
Seriously. Thanks Shinjini.
This is the paradox of our times Geethica. Excess of social media has created a rat race of instant gratification, insecurities and fierce competition.It is important to look for depth in people, places, experience and actions for contentment.
That’s true. Thank you Gayatri.
Grt thought ..Yes , IT has changed our world and with the emergence of AI , may be out thought process will be dead too .. Bots area going to do everything
Thank you.
Totally agree with you on this. There’s so much competition around that you are never happy and want to be better than your neighbour !
Thank you Atul.
This is just to the point. Haven’t we just forgotten how to live life? 🙁
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Seriously. Thanks Asmita
Agree on most of the things from growing together to spending most of the time with gadgets but in a way it is good to have gadgets around because society becomes annoying at times.
At times people just want to gossip about other people’s life. They just to pull other people down. I feel that’s why people are getting addicted to gadgets.
Yes, there are different reasons for different people that pushes them towards gadgets. But it is important for us to make a balance between all.
Yes,life is not a competition.Social media has created jealous behavior with relationship and lifestyles.
That’s true. Thanks
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I feel it’s the virtual socializing (the itch to check every other app) that gets so taxing that people start inching towards solitude at times.
Yes that is a valid point. Thanks Diya.
If only there was a competition of who is most happy, everyone would be chasing happiness.
Maybe. Thanks Ashiot
Hey very nicely and in a simple manner you have highlighted some of the modern day problems and it all depends on us how we try to solve it . Great post
Thank you Anindya.
Social behaviour and solitary confinement both have their highs and lows. Yet both are essential for our growth and to lead a balanced life. Nice thoughts here Geethica. Good Luck to you!
Thank you dear.
Ah this has got me thinking on so many things ! Great post
Thank you Afsha
Thats a great thought – its is true though we are richer, have better comforts, life feels empty without our loved ones. I only fear it will get worst with time.
Until we take a step towards betterment. Thanks Akshata
Humans are social animals and solitary confinement, unless necessary or advised, isn’t healthy. Good post.
Thank you Varsh😊
We need to dig way deeper to look for that happiness. Loved your post, G!
Thanks Z😀
This is the topic that almost everyone can contemplate to. We are caught up in our own world. Where earlier people used to go out of the way to help each other, these day we don’t even offer plain help gesture.
It’s very sad but true and we all are part to it.
Seriously Iram. Thanks for commenting.
Very good insights .Happiness is an inside job I feel .People look for it in the wrong places
Thanks Amrita.
Some people see solitary confinement as one of the most difficult ways to do time, while others seek it out to feel safe. So, is it an ethical incarceration practice? By weighing down its pros and cons, each of us will have sufficient knowledge to decide which side of the debate he or she supports.
That’s true. Thank you Romila.
It is true that today we have more things with us but we are not happy, the reasons are plenty. expectations, wants and ego are few reasons why it is like this. Enjoyed reading this post Geethica!
Thank you very much Arv!
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It’s ironical how social media is the cause of solitary confinement. Well said, Geethica!
Thank you Ashima.
I completely agree with you Geethica. People today have heavy pockets yet empty hearts. All your thoughts are so very true
Thank you Anupriya.
Such a simple and hard hitting post, Geethica. Material happiness is all what we crave for, leaving behind the real form of happiness which is with family and friends.
That’s true Rohan. Thank you
I agree with you. Humans are social beings and our lifestyles today are inhibiting that natural tendency of ours.
Thank you Mahak.
So short, but so powerful. Great job.
Thank you.
I personally feel that your personal happiness and solace is more important than the social one. If being solitary gives you that then why not.
That’s fine. But after a point, you may need someone in flesh to love you and talk to you. Still these are all personal choices.Thanks Ruby.
Fantastic post Geethica…We all have forgotten to live…most of us.
Thanks for sharing…
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Thanks UK.
This post is what we all need to read right now, our vague idea of chasing happiness.
Thanks Pooja😀
You’re right Geethica. All of us need to step back a little bit and focus on happiness rather than getting ahead in life.
Thank you Tulika.
I agree with your thoughts, Geethica. Well written post.
Competition is fierce, in everything . I wish people would compete for happiness and contentment instead.
Thank you Mayuri
Geethica, we must stop competing and enjoy what life gives us. The more we enjoy, the more happiness will come our way. We are what we think.
Absolutely. Thanks Cheryl😊
Great post Geethica..so true…We are so busy with life that we forget to live
Thank you Hena☺
It’s very crusical topic these days. Everyone talking about the harmful effects of using phones and net and encourage that there should be more social gatherings but still no one taking any initiative towards this. Even I am one of them. So your post is a reality of our today’s life.
That’s true. We just need to balance the two lives
With so much of technology and competition, people have turned themselves to confinement…Wo so need to come out of this…
Thanks dear.
A wise perspective for Solitary Confinement Vs Social Behavior. You put it very effectively. And looking forward to read your posts on healthy competition. It’s great choice at present. Happy to join with you for #MyFriendAlexa !!!
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Awesome Geethica. Your post has pointed out exactly what’s going on in our lives and society. Busy lifestyle, less time for socialising, nuclear family. But it has to change and we are one who should change it.
Lovely read!!
Thank you Alpana
You nailed it Geethica. Social behaviour is what makes us what we are today but we are all going towards social confinement and its not good.
Thank you Deepa. Only if we all make an effort towards social behaviour. Some change can be expected.
This what we are today. confined to ourselves. I loved the post it shows us mirror.
Thank you Jiya
Life sometimes is unfair. We lead very different lifestyles than what the previous generation lived. Solitary confinement is to be blamed. Happy alexa month
Thank you Tina
True that Geethica I so much agree with your post here. Solidarity Confinement is some where responsible in we getting aloof from other humans and getting more and more insecured on trivial things. Beautiful thought
Thanks dear😊
Life has become competitive. If this is how adults conduct themselves, I worry about what we will teach our children. Empathy and social skills need to be nurtured in children and our behaviour as adults needs to be the teacher.
That’s the real point Aesha. We are role models to our children. Thank you.
Your post is really a mirror to today’s world..
Thank you Ruchie.