With almost 24 hours of serious thinking and re-thinking, questioning and re-questioning, I'm back in the same spot.
Thinking of more and more for less and less. I was in the mood to seriously get some free sharing and feeling of someone who has worked more than two decades for Bhutan.
My two kids are back in their play. I did not bother more with dust and dirtying them. It is part of their learning and growing. I don’t want to shadow them too much inside the room. Once I heard someone said this –these days kids are better fed, better looked after, and better cared than our monarchs. True to this fact, often and largely this culture has become a norm these days raising kids.
I slowly parked myself nearby Indian Bhaia, who put me through a serious adrenaline rush the day before on the length of Australian Rush and more.
By far he looks like a patriotic and lovable person.
This time I picked a discussion. Bhaia, how was Bhutan decades ago? Or previously how was Bhutan when you first entered to work? How was the town, people and system? What particular thing do you like most about this country?
With head held high in dignity and proudness, he cleared his voice to tell this story to me. However, in a bit of hesitation, he shared with me – Bhutan is a cold country of helpful, friendly and kind people. I'm yet to meet your king. Bhutan in recent years have made significant progress in development of road, building, school, hospital, drinking water and other facilities. Unlike India, I like free medicare in Bhutan. However, he is quite adamant and yet to determine system and protocol and deeper office working because he doesn't need to hustle on this area.
One thing is so sure that he likes our country for its own set of beauty with the ecosystem still intact for many generations to come.
I fired him back, Bhaia, tell me honestly why do you think many Bhutanese are leaving for Australia. Be honest and give me your thoughts as an expert and foreigner.
He rubbed his head and made this statement.
Sir, I don’t know what exactly is causing this rush, but this is a serious concern for your king and the country. It would definitely hinder nation building as more Bhutanese both young and adult are exposed to foreign culture and work and system. This is dangerous for a small country like Bhutan.
He also told me again that Bhutan is a peaceful country with plenty of jobs. What made him overly reserved on this, I'm still to dig him deeper on some other days. He must have something special to share.
Our thought provoking discussion was cut short by my boy wanting for a call of nature. Nonetheless, time for me to cook for my father.
Bye...
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