The real issue of rising zenophobia

Joe Biden may have his own weird way of displaying his anti-anti-immigration credentials by calling some countries that are not America having a 'xenophobic' policy. But in a world riddled by such shrill bursts of opinionated opinions, it's not xenophobia but zenophobia that is a rising concern. One would have thought that humanity would embrace any semblance of tranquillity it gets with open arms. But, instead, we find ourselves grappling with a curious phenomenon of an irrational dread of inner peace.

Some folks seem to harbour an inexplicable aversion to the notion of quiet minds and serene souls. Perhaps they fear that in the absence of turmoil, they would be forced to confront the daunting void within themselves. Or maybe they simply find comfort in the chaos, like sailors who prefer stormy seas to calm waters. Zenophobes, in their wild pursuit of restlessness, often resort to absurd measures to avoid the spectre of serenity. They fill their lives with incessant noise - from blaring horns to mind-numbing chatter - as if silence were an infectious disease to be avoided at all costs. But let's not condemn these afflicted souls too harshly. For theirs is a plight born of ignorance rather than malice. Perhaps with gentle guidance and a soothing cup of chamomile, they may one day learn to embrace zen and the art of equanimity maintenance.