By Jan Nater

Two years ago, the UK government had a brilliant idea: send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Why Rwanda? Because why not? It’s a small country in central Africa with a reputation for being… available. The plan was simple: give Rwanda £120 million, and in return, Rwanda would host thousands of asylum seekers. Easy peasy, right?

Well, not quite.

Turns out, getting people to board a plane to Rwanda isn’t as easy as it sounds. The Hope Hostel in Kigali has been prepped to the nines—fresh sheets, trimmed bushes, even a mini-soccer pitch. But alas, the beds remain empty. “We are still waiting,” said Ismael Bakina, the hopeful hotel manager, probably while sipping his umpteenth cup of coffee.

### The Perception Problem

Our senses present a unique version of reality, kind of like how we perceive Brussels sprouts as food. The UK government’s plan is a product of this selective perception—focused, rigid, and frankly, a bit misguided. Imagine trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube with oven mitts on; that’s pretty much how this plan is panning out.

### Codicil 3: Projecting Our Greater Selves

Historically, we’ve projected our greater selves onto gods, governments, and, unfortunately, this asylum plan. This projection limits our identity, making us cling to outdated structures like a cat to a curtain. The government’s attempt to ship people off to Rwanda without addressing root causes is like putting a band-aid on a leaky faucet—completely ineffective and slightly ridiculous.

### The Bigger Picture

If we could just tweak our perception a bit—like adjusting the rabbit ears on an old TV—we might find better solutions. We need to see the sacred interconnectedness of all life and realize that everyone is part of the same global dance. Maybe then, instead of relocating people halfway across the world, we’d focus on more compassionate, effective policies.

### Conclusion

The UK’s migration plan is a classic example of missing the forest for the trees. Let’s expand our sensory spectrum, embrace our shared humanity, and come up with solutions that make sense for everyone. After all, life is too short for bad plans and cold coffee.