Wonders around me part 18 - ‘The Rebels.’

Do you know about the strongest force on earth? I’ll tell you. This force comes from the urge to do something when you're told by someone NOT to do it—or even the desire to do nothing when you're told to do something. This is the mightiest force on earth. This is probably how the greatest events and discoveries on our planet took place! Today, let us appreciate a very powerful component of society: the rebels. They are probably the ones who make things work for themselves or make others make it work!

When I look around, the most obvious kind of rebels I see are some of those tiny human beings. You tell them not to eat the dirt they will proudly lick the floor before you. Well, it's tolerable though. Curiosity is born this way. Next come a slightly intermediate class- The teenage Rebels. Every one of us might have experienced this. Well, in this class they have 2 agendas: 1. They want to oppose the world no matter what. 2. Make the others feel guilty about their weakness and not oppose the world. And how cool it is to just not obey anybody. Still quite fair. It’s the age of experiments they say. Fine.

The next class of rebels is a major one. This group consists of rebels who are professionals or who use their abilities to rebel for the betterment of humankind. These are the individuals who often appear on news channels and in newspaper headlines, but they cause no harm. Cheers to them. Next comes the legendary class. These individuals, no matter who they are up against - be it another person, a group of people, an institution, or even an entire country - cannot accept things as they are. It's just their default setting; they can't take it. Let's consider an example: from a third point of view, you notice that a person is making the same mistake a million times. Your generous heart wants to suggest a minor correction that could potentially eliminate all the social, physical, and mental losses for that person. However, your efforts are in vain. 

I've witnessed various forms of rebellion in my time. Some may initially seem to value your input, only to ultimately rebel against it. Others may indirectly acknowledge your correctness but still assert their own opinion as superior. However, this is one of the incredible aspects of the human brain – its ability to think and act beyond preset boundaries. Many of the revolutions and advancements we see in the world today are the result of someone thinking outside the box. This demonstrates that the human brain, while often aligning with popular opinions, still possesses a unique dimension that reflects self-virtue and esteem. This dimension plays a powerful and assertive role in social life.

I have observed that some people rebel even when it involves self-loss. They refuse to adhere to the boundaries they set for themselves. Ironically, I have seen that due to their rebellious behaviour, the people around them benefit. It's intriguing to realize that no counselling or therapy can categorize this unique human nature. Rebels have been, are, and will continue to reshape the environment, either for themselves or for the people around them. There will always be a person who says no to a group tour when the majority is in favour of it. There will always be a person who makes mistakes and learns from them.

It's important to remember the following message:

The actions of Rebels can serve as powerful educators in society. For example, when a majority faces injustice, it often starts with one person speaking out against it. People's minds analyze the situation and may eventually follow the individual who is determined to bring about change. This is how success stories come to life. Rebels have a significant impact on human minds. When you witness someone bravely challenging the status quo and creating positive change, it can inspire you to act similarly in the future. On the other hand, if you see someone fail due to ignoring others' suggestions, it may motivate you to take note of the importance of considering input and avoiding failure. These individuals who dare to challenge the norm, share their thoughts, and remain steadfast in their beliefs are the trailblazers of social education. It's important to recognize the value of being among them.

-Shrutika V. Patankar ©