Of late many articles in our local dailies have projected a gloomy picture and a bleak future in matters relating to Nagaland state as well as Naga Movement as a whole. The odds and failures/disappointments seem to have overshadowed all our past struggles and achievements. This only shows the smallness and shallowness of our thinking and convictions.
Ours is not a closed and limited system of existence operating within its own internal resources only. Ours is an open world and universe created and sustained by PERSONALITY! As image-bearers we have been endowed with a conscience to work on and move on in life with purpose no problems or difficulties can daunt or dismay. Nagas should not forget that we are planted where we are with a purpose. How much and how far this can mount up or stretch out depends on factors within and without our control. Our choices and responses must be appropriate.
When truth and love rule in our hearts, we can brace up ourselves to face any situation. Each time we must muster enough courage to love our own people and our own land. We can also prepare ourselves to do the same to the people of India and Burma/Myanmar. That way we can build up a future together for peaceful coexistence and communal harmony. We cannot change history and geography, but we can change the way we exist together mutually as friendly neighbours and responsible citizens. Seeds for the common good can be sown for posterity. Seeds for moderate climate!
There is nothing to fear, because we are in our Father’s world which is safe and secure for us. Rather fear the dark shadows in our minds. We must all stand tall and bold as Nagas. Wake up and work hard. Nothing will go in vain.
Dr. Dietho-o
‘South Corner’,A.G. Road,
Kohima.
