Lacking Vision

 Lacking Vision

There are two types of people lacking vision: the first is people who have literal blurry vision, which makes it difficult to see things clearly with their eyes. The other is more troubling: a lack of vision, the kind that keeps people from seeing beyond the present moment, beyond themselves, beyond what could be. They struggle to envision what the future could hold for themselves or even for their country.

For the first time ever, I am glad that my only issue is blurry eyesight, rather than a lack of vision for the bigger picture. Because lacking a vision for the bigger picture? That feels like a far heavier burden.

It's just I feel envious and hateful of people who are just wandering through existence, unaware of their missteps. Blindly following people in authority with questionable histories—those who are devious, self-serving, or entrenched in dynasties—not out of ill intent, but merely because the deeper implications never crossed your mind. Merely floating in a sphere, shielded from the rampant consequences of your own choices.

How is it possible to both hate and envy something at the same time? I harbor both envy and hatred for those kinds of individuals.

But the only thing I really envy is that I wouldn’t have to worry about my not-so-great personal choices in life. My most hated part is when some people either don't care or choose to ignore the fact that their choices have far-reaching consequences for many others.

At this juncture in my life, I find myself enveloped in a haze of uncertainty. Do individuals truly remain oblivious to the consequences of their actions? Or perhaps they are completely aware yet choose to remain uninterested? 

Maybe people just lack the latter kind of vision.

- Zamwel Damasco