Dead aspirations craving for life – Project Aavahan

It was a total eye-opener experience for me, as I met several people who moved me in a way, I could never have thought of meeting Riyaz( Name changed). He was a B.A. Political Science Graduate. After Graduating, works as a carpenter at a small Carpentry shop. It’s a classic case of dead aspirations under the burden of poverty. In a country, where Graduates become IAS officers and get into settled jobs, he wishes to do nothing more in life. This 22-year-old boy, a tik-tok video-sharing social networking service user, says he wanted to be an architect. Still, because of the responsibility of a big family in his native village, he had to leave behind his dreams and settle for this carpentry job, for a little amount per month.

Consequently, he wants nothing more from his life. An age where he should be dreaming of getting his dream job or his dream course, this boy spends his entire day polishing woods. Such is his outlook towards life now. People like him have to toil and still be at the bottom of the spectrum. Talking to this boy breaks your heart and scares you of having a dreamless life.

Aspiration and Dreams nourish our life. They are important to lead a fulfilling life and make it worth living.