Where Are We Heading????????????

I have been thinking the last few months and haven't been able to convince myself as to why we are the way we are and what is it that we are running after,or rather where are we heading to????
As children and then as youngsters I believe we led quite carefree and happy lives,not actually worried about anything at all.There was absolutely no pressure whatsoever on us and hence we went to bed with a free and happy mind.
I believe it is majorly because of our parents that we were what we were then and what we are today too.
I feel so very grateful to them for everything they have given,inspite of the very limited resources they had then.All the sacrifices they did to give the best to their children is indeed so selfless actually.Most importantly they taught us that to be happy it is not necessary to have riches...
We grew up with elders at home who taught us that sharing can give more joy than anything and respect for elders and love everyone can give so much fulfillment.
We led a very simple yet contented and happy life.
I am unable to comprehend what has changed now,what went wrong and it is indeed puzzling,the way things have changed today.Youngsters are stressed out most of the time,no time to sit and enjoy a good meal,in fact there is no time for anything except work it seems.Probably we parents are to blame for what the youth of today are...May be we taught them that money is more important than everything else including our relations with everyone.
Another note worthy point that I observe in today s youngsters is they do not seem to have any regard or respect for their elders.It is unbelievable how youngsters can make a proud claim of their disregard and indifference to elders at home.I actually wonder what is the value system that is being instilled in them,whatever that is it is I think quite a shame!!!
Coming to what exactly this post was meant to be.I wanted to put down here how over a few decades we seemed to have become so self centered and selfish and are unable to even think beyond our families & our children.Life seems to revolve only around this small circle,I wonder if we can call it a,would be a better and more suitable term circle at all though,may be a cubicle..
We have forgotten what our parents went through to bring us up,are unable to make time for them when they are in real need and look up to us for nothing material,but a few moments of our company and a little affection and care each day.
I feel totally indebted to my mother who has always been there for me always,and even today when she is in bed,and needs help feels bad about not being able to do anything.She feels it so much to be the way she is.It is sad that at this point in life when she is looking so longingly for the company and support of her children I am helpless and unable to be there for her.All of us seem to be so very entangled in our web.
That is the way life goes on I guess.
Somewhere along the road in life,I think lost track of the right things and went astray and got lost. I do thank the Divine for getting me back on track and showing me the right road ahead.
I also pray that the youth of today too become aware of where true happiness comes from and start treading that path.
This I believe is the only way we will care for our elders,near and dear ones and live as one big family rather than small individual units unaffected by anything whatso ever.

Jai Gurudev...