My hobby of interacting and indulging in casual interaction with the younger generation is always fruitful and interesting. In a recent discussion with a young rising star, who, on sensing being cornered by arguments on a subject, curtly remarked that the old generations need to indulge in ‘introspection’ for handing over the State of Pakistan to the youth, caught in an intractable web of internal and external issues; perhaps he meant ‘retrospection’. So quietly, I disengaged from the discussion and, as usual, lying on the bed at night, reflected upon the day spent and found that the feelings of the young man were not off the mark.

Apropos, this piece is meant to remind people of my generation that, despite giving a better life to an affluent minority, the majority of hopeless youth and poor masses are unrelentingly confronted with a plethora of social, political, economic, psychological, and security issues, which is frustrating for the bright young lot. So let me share a few words on the subject that each and every thinking person needs to comprehend and indulge in, not only as an individual, but also as a whole society, particularly the ruling elite.

The word introspection is derived from Latin, meaning to "look within". It was used early on as a formal method of psychological research to study internal mental states. It helps resolve personal conflicts, enhances emotional intelligence, and improves relationships. Introspection is the........

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