Years ago, I had the
opportunity to witness and film blasting operations at an open-cast coal mine.
It was an experience that left a deep impression on me.
The moment the
explosives were triggered, a thunderous roar filled the air. The ground
trembled beneath my feet, and massive rocks shot outward in every direction as
dust and smoke rose into the sky. It was powerful, dramatic, and unforgettable.
Yet strangely, it was
also thrilling.
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The reason was simple.
These were controlled blasts, carried out with careful planning and strict
safety precautions. Every step was designed to ensure that the explosions
served a purpose, to extract coal from deep within the earth, fuelling
industries and livelihoods. What appeared chaotic was actually the result of
precise engineering and disciplined execution.
Today, when I watch the
news and see images from ongoing wars around the world, the sound and sight of
explosions bring back those memories, but with a very different feeling.
Missiles, drones,
torpedoes, and bombs are launched around the clock, striking cities and
strategic locations. Buildings collapse, smoke rises into the sky, and rubble
spreads across once-lively neighbourhoods. Unlike the controlled blasts at the
coal mine, these explosions bring fear, loss, sorrow, and unimaginable
destruction.
What once felt
thrilling in a safe and purposeful environment now feels deeply unsettling when
seen in the context of war.
The rising smoke,
shattered structures, and displaced lives remind us of the high cost of
conflict. Every explosion in war carries with it the pain of lives lost and
communities disrupted.
Watching these scenes,
one can only hope that such conflicts come to an end soon.
May the thunder of
weapons fall silent, and may peace prevail, so that people everywhere can live
their lives in safety, dignity, and happiness.
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