‘Page 3’ is a movie based in India, about the life of a young journalist who soon realises the daunting truth about life. The truth about power, and its roots. A very thought provoking movie. Money and status are the greatest assets in obtaining power. You can rule over anything you want, corrupt legal systems and change the truth to suit your needs. It speaks for you, brings recognition and respect from people. It is a reality, one which we are currently living with. Not just in South Africa, but worldwide. The movie focuses on the entertainment industry at first and gradually introduces the antithesis to the lives of the rich and famous. The lives of the wealthy are characterised by endless social gatherings, futile discussions and immoral activities. This is a lifestyle which has been portrayed to us via endless movies and television programs. It is depicted in such an appealing manner that millions of us aspire to live such lives. Yet such lifestyles are deprived of ethicality and contentment. It breeds execrable ways, a lifestyle which should be avoided.
Man’s need for wealth is escalating. It is this greed which is the cause of our problems. And since the norm is such, that money brings with it power, people have sacrificed their moral values and principles in order to attain this. Trust in relationships are inconsequential as these are only forged in a further attempt to make it to the top of the pyramid. In the debauched system that has been constructed, you will only ever attain success in your ventures if you have the right contacts and enough money to get through.
The ones who suffer in the end are those who have embedded in them admirable moral values. The conscientious, law abiding citizens of the country. The ones who toil in an effort to make a living and support their families honestly. Unfortunately, when it comes to their welfare and when they experience problems in their lives, their cries go unheard. It is deemed insignificant in comparison to the needs and wants of the wealthy.
Surprisingly though, is that the ones who have less appreciate more, give more and live with more contentment. The lack of materialistic objects and wealth does not concern them greatly. And yet the ones who already have, aspire to attain even more. The avarice intensifies. But does this power and wealth actually bring any absolute happiness to their lives? Does it fulfill them in any way? Can it possibly, when they are never at peace with what they have and are always in search or more? If it is happiness that we are searching for, then we should learn to be content with what we have. Appreciation is the key, don’t wish for more…accept and be happy with what you are blessed with.
