Free Write #2: Be Kind Today and Everyday
Beginning of this week, I took the lightrail to where I was parked to head home. There was a disabled man who did not seem mentally well and exhausted. His wheelchair was right by the door way and his bag kept sagging on the floor. It censored the door to continuously open and close during stops. No one did anything to help him as his wheelchair rolled back and forth and the door kept hitting his head. I told myself, "okay, I will be that someone." Immediately, I dropped my belongings to help him. After I helped him, I was the one who fell to the ground. Although the wheelchair and bag were heavy, leaving me to end up on the ground--it did not matter. I was just glad I could help him.
However, I was a bit disappointed on the fact that people saw me struggling to help the man but no one did anything to assist, other than sitting there and starring at me. All in all, I did it! I am glad I could help the man out. He thanked me for my kind-heart and for being the person who helped him while no one did. My point of this story: help when you see someone in need. Spread love and kindness, do it today, do it everyday!
Denise - I have personally experienced this frustration with the apathy of others. I understand that the world is so scary sometimes and good people that help others often end up being hurt - but we have a responsibility as humans to help one another. What I love best about this is that you chose to be the change you wanted to see :)
ReplyDeletewow faith in humanity restored! That is amazing! Sometimes I wonder if there is every anyone nice left in the world or are we all out for ourselves! What you did was amazing and inspiring! Someone great one told me that doing the right thing no one ever notices but thats how you know its the right thing!
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ReplyDeleteThat was a good deed you did on the light rail, and as a regular commuter on the light rail I understand what you are saying. It is a shame that we are not more considerate to the less fortunate and I also see this all the time. As a Native American I see a lot of less fortunate Native Americans get on the light rail and the looks they get form other commuters are in disgust and it bothers me sometimes. I often talk to them, and if I have anything to offer a bottled water or a cliff bar I ask them. Sometimes just a conversation is all they want, and if I can give that I do. I am glad you are creating a good change and if it goes unnoticed at the time at least you know you helped.
SKYE MIKE