All of last month(april) my focus was solely on “family”. I kept observing my family and myself, like I probably would not have, if it hadn’t been for the months RAOKA theme.
What I noticed was that when it comes to family, we go that extraordinary mile and partake extraordinary measures to make sure they are fine. Whether we feel upto it or not, we try to make sure they are fine in all possible ways. We cant see any members of our family sad, upset, gloomy or disturbed. Least of all hurt physically or emotionally.
But, then this is the family we are related to, by birth or by heritage.
The other family I have been noticing is the family I am related to with loving humanity. Its the family that is essentially just like my blood family, just not so directly related but related more in the cosmic or soul sense. If you take the physicality of it, we are all made of the same flesh and blood. If we take the energy or the soul sense we are essentially made up of the same energy. We all have souls, feelings, emotions and are just as related to each other. Emotionally and soulfully we are infact ONE. Its the same Maker who has made us.
But, what worried me and upset me, is that even though we are all infact ONE big Family…Do we really treat or feel the same way about everyone of these family members?
Let me give you an example: A friend of mine came down for a visit a few weeks back. She was a bit disturbed when she arrived and was talking non stop about the events that transpired prior to her arrival to my place. Apparently, she had passed by a group of 3 boys manhandling(brutally) a girl. It was past 9p.m., so she and her hubby just drove past as fast as they could and came here. Making sure those goons didn’t see them. They kept saying ‘thank god we got out of there…otherwise we could have gotten caught in that fight…”
They actually looked at me and expected me to validate their running away from there. They looked at me as if to make me say or feel the same thing..that thank God they were fine. But, all I could think of and said was -
” Did you call the police? Did you get help? What happened to the poor girl?”
They just snapped and said “Who wants to call the police and get caught in the jumble? We just saved our-self..and that’s what is important.” I just asked one question- “What if that was your sister, wife, daughter or mother or any other family member of yours? Would you still run away and leave them there?”
They didn’t have an answer. I didn’t say anything further. Cause the rest of the evening they could make out how upset I was about the whole thing. Even as I type this I have tears in my eyes, wondering what must’ve truly happened to that poor girl.
This is exactly the problem with our society and more importantly us..after all we make the society right! We hold double standards. Why cant we all think and feel for each and every person, each and every soul the same way we feel for our family? I talk about positivity all the time on this blog….but I have realized that I need to be out there and do more positive. Not only I but all of you need to do the same. We need to think and feel like every human being, every soul that walks this earth is related to us, IS our family member. When we can truly think and feel this way and live like ONE big happy family, we will have truly healed our-self and those around us.
What do you think? Have you ever gone out of your way to help someone, even though they were not part of your blood family? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
With Immense Love and Gratitude,
~Zeenat~
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Family is people. It isn’t about blood as much as it is being there and opening my heart to those around me. Your story left me feeling sad this morning. I am aware of the challenges that some feel in reaching out to help – whether it be doing something themselves or making a phone call to get help for another…
A mother and her daughter left a hockey game in DC last week (I think). They had a flat tire on one of the bridges coming back into Virginia. While they were sitting in the car waiting for AAA to help them, a driver stopped and gave them a hand. The driver turned out to be one of the hockey players (who had just lost the game) from the game they just attended. The story was on the news in the DC area. How often does that happen anymore? How often do we assume that someone else will help or do we consider our own safety over stopping to consider how we can help?
We are members of the human family; sometimes I wonder if we forget this family?
HI The Exception!,
Thats such a wonderful story youve shared! It just goes to show its still possible to be helpful …and somehow that there is hope. Its sucha heart warming story. Thank you for sharing it.
You know we do often forget that we are part of this Big family…..Its just a matter of opening our hearts …once we can do that I think it will surely be possible to live like one big happy family. One day for sure…..
Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts here. Appreciate it.
Much Love~
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Zeenat, I send out hope and positive thought that the girl is okay, and those boys didn’t do her any harm.
Your post brought tears to my heart, thank you so much for saying what we all so need to hear.
“Everybody is some mother’s child.”
HI Gayze,
Youre such a lovely person to send out positive energy the way of this girl. Thats exactly what I did too….
May all of us learn to live and love like a big happy family….all my positive energy is for that these days ..
And that statement…..Everyone is indeed some mothers child…we tend to forget that so often.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts here Gayze.
Much Love~
I can truly understand where you’re coming from. often people don’t want to help but we have a choice in the matter and we can stand by and do nothing or go balls to the wall and help people.
A while back a friend and I saw a guy being attacked so we stopped to help him. We ended up being attacked ourselves but we stood our ground and showed those people that other people will not just stand by and let them get away with things like that….maybe it made them think twice in the future.
Don’t worry, there is still hope…and there are people out there who do help strangers!
HI Amit,
Youre one awesome guy! I read the two stories about how you helped…despite all odds…and youre really a shining example of all the love in the world. You are like one ray of helpful hope….thank you for being you and for sharing your thoughts here and on your blog. I so needed to read that.
Much Love~
Hi Lovely Zeenat,
I would have reacted the same way you did, my heart hurts just thinking about the girl you mentioned, and also how anyone could have driven right past in light of what was going on.
I was commuting from work a few years back with a friend from the same company. While we were driving, the car in front of us veered into the car in the next lane (it was a 6-lane highway) and a horrible accident unfolded right in front of our eyes. We came to a screeching halt. I know CPR and it happened that my friend was a trained EMT (emergency medical technician). We started CPR on the injured woman after pulling her from the flaming vehicle. It would have not even crossed my mind to drive by and thank my lucky stars it wasn’t me. That girl could have been my sister or aunt and was someone’s daughter!
Sometimes I get down wondering where all the compassion in this world has gone — why we all can’t see that we’re not that different from one another. But, I try to use this ‘passion for compassion’ (if you will) to light a fire in others.
Thanks for this beautiful post, Zeenat! I’m looking forward to seeing your post about ‘Serenity’ the first week of June. Great topic choice!
~xo!
HI Lori Luv,
Your CPR incident is so so sweet. Thank you for sharing it. I loved how you and your friend just jumped in to help..no questions asked..without a thought for personal safety. You and your friend are awesome!
Compassion is truly whats one of the missing ingredient these days….in truly living.
But your passion for compassion is such a wonderful light among all this …..it gives hope.
I look froward to serenely spending this month
Much Love~
We are here to care for each other. That is the main thing! Thanks for the reminder to all who read this.
HI Erin,
Youre absolutely right! If we cant care for each other..than what is this life and all these connections we make for. I would like to think there is higher purpose to it all. And love and care are such needed ingredients on truly loving and experiencing life.
Thank you for your wonderful comment here Erin!
Much Love~
Zeenat,
I find this post to be deeply introspective, as I think about this. Everyone matters. Everyone. And we are all connected. Is it easy to turn away from violence, and pretend it’s not happening…while someone suffers?? Or do you become a part of the problem when you do this? I think you do become a part of the problem. Helping someone out can be inconvenient, dangerous, unknown. And still….what really matters here is life. Precious life…
Zeenat, you have written beautifully today…
HI Lance,
You said it”everyone matters” ! We sometimes forget this, while we live our self centered lives. I think our focus on just “I” has lead to this situation…..where we can simply so easily walk away..without a shred of compassion for another human beings plight.
Each person matters….in this being interconnected world…LIFe matters.
Thank you fro sharing you beautiful and compassionate thoughts here.You always warm my heart.
Much Love~
OH Z, YES we are all together and would that not make the world the safest place if we were all here for each other instead of competing and ignoring and doing what we are doing now.
I do agree, being aware every minute of your day how you treat others IS the only way to go and yes I do think I can always do more, always.
You lovely woman, I am with you, lets go out there amongst others as if they are our family, always and everywhere.
I start with giving you and everybody else here who all responded so beautifully a hug, love Wilma
HI Wilma,
Youre so awesome! What fun and how wonderful it truly would be if..we can remove the “I” and become the “we”! Wouldn’t that make everyone happy and safe.
Lets all get out and make that positive difference.
I big massive hug right back at you…for sharing your thoughts and being YOU!
Much Love~
Greetings Zeenat,
I send out positive energy to the young woman and the boys that attacked her in the hopes that they are all alright and living in a state of harmony and peace right now. I think what’s happened in our global community (common unity?) is that we have become desensitized to the negative things we see today. We witness an act of violence and in our minds it’s little more than a some poorly acted seen in a movie or reality TV program.
For that reason I try to stay away from programing that is too over the top or extremely violent. The media pushes sex and violence like some sort of free drug to the masses and we happily roll up our mental sleeves for dose after dose of the “good stuff”. I’d like to think – no, I KNOW that I would have done something to help that girl. There’s no way my spirit would allow me not to. Than you Zeenat for reminding us that we are all family.
Hi Micheal,
Now that you mention it…..I think we have become immune to seeing violence on tv, that even hen its happening right in front of us…we still just watch and DO nothing! Thats an amazing observations Micheal. It does make sense…
But, I also feel that if we truly live more conscious lives…we would truly and can truly become a big happy family…that thinks and cares about each other. I havent lost hope.
Youre so nice to send your positive energy to that girls and to those guys too…just shows how awesome a person you are.
Thank you form the bottom of my heart
Much Love~
Zeenat, A very sad story indeed! In my Buddhist training, our aspiration and practice is to see every being equally as someone who treated us with incredible kindness, regardless of whether they are family or strangers. I hope one day everyone will treat everyone else with such care and kindness. Thanks for sharing your heartfelt thoughts on this experience.
HI Sandra,
Thats such a beautiful point you share. I think all faiths and religions teach us to be compassionate to one other..love one another….regardless of relation. But, how often do we truly implement this in out practical lives??? Not too often right…I just hope and pray we all can one day we one big happy family. Truly be there for each other. Wouldnt that make for the best world and the best life…
Thank you fro sharing your beautiful thoughts here Sandra. I appreciate it.
Much love~
Hello,
I think you are right that there is a problem with society. People are often afraid to help and I can understand their reasoning, you never know how someone will react if you intercept in an aggressive situation. A very similar incident happened to my boyfriend a few weeks ago; we were walking down the High Street and a couple were having a terrible argument – everyone was consciously looking away and giving them a wide berth, and I think we would have done the same – until he hit her. Well my boyfriend decided to interject (he is a very placid man, although tall and broad) and ended up being knocked out. To be fair, he would have done that every time as hitting a woman is unacceptable but he is a big guy and I can understand why others would walk on by.
But I think the negative events are rare. We should be aiming to help people with tiny things – the other day I was in the supermarket and a lady dropped her purse. Coins rolled everywhere and people just stood and watched her pick them up, not one person (except me – cue smug look!) helped her collect them. Tiny things like that every day are what will start to transform society.
Thanks for a great post,
Kate
http://www.improvedconfidence.com
Hi Kate,
Youre such a lovely soul..you and your boyfriend both! How sweet of him to just walk on and try to help without thinking about himself first.
Youre right..we can get scared…and it is scary…but we ..one person at a time..can make that positive change with our attitude. And yes, small acts of kindness is the very first very needed step in that direction.
Thank you fro sharing your wonderful experience. I do hope your boyfriend is feeling better. Give him a huge hug…and he sounds like such a keeper
Much love~
Ay ay ay, what a sad story, Zeenat. You know I can understand the fear and worry for personal safety and not wishing to get involved directly but not to call the police? Not to notify anyone that this is going on? And they could have done it while driving, it would not have taken time out of their own plans. So sad. And thank you for making it into a story from which we can learn.
HI Farnoosh,
You know..i felt the exact same way you did….that maybe its ok to walk away cause it might be too violent for you to handle..but atleast make the call to the police….that cant harm you!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this…appreciate it
Much love~
I see this happening everytime. My mom had had an accident 10 years ago(brutal one) and well, people were actually fighting for her purse rather than calling for an ambulence. Thank god a doctor stopped by and helped mom, thanks to whom she is alive. We are all so involved in our lives that we have become immune to any emotional attachment with one another. The example you quoted and the one I gave were huge, but this attitude exists in minor little things too, which we all forget. An example to which is not the way the Bachans behaved when Abhishek was getting married, by not inviting people from even thier own fraternity. On the other hand when Bachhan Sr was critical in hospital the whole country was praying for him. This may seem a little silly an example, but its a reflection of the attitude we have developed to everyone else in the world.
Anyways, awesome post as usual. Keep the coming.
HI Tavish,
Youre so so right about the emotional attachment…we have become so devoid of it…I think its the “I” factor! Its left us so self involved in our lives..that somehow anothers plight doesnt matter to us. A need to be able to think like they are family….now thats a a step in the right direction. I hope one day we can all think like that.
And the accident with your mother….my god-they were actually grabbing her purse instead of helping…thank god for that doctor. I am so glad that there is still hope.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experiences and examples here.
Much Love~
Hi Z! Awesome (yet sad) example of the lack of true compassion (the deep stuff that doesn’t “qualify”) that is prevelant in the world. Wow!
I’ve stopped many times for road accidents, called for help and did what I could for the people before the ambulance arrived. I taught my kids from little on to say a prayer when ambulances went screaming by us because somebody inside was hurt or sick – healing vibes are the LEAST we can do!
I would have been appauled (as you were) at your friend’s. It says a lot about them, doesn’t it? It is hard to imagine they had so little concern for the poor girl! Makes you wonder how people can sleep at night. I sure wouldn’t want that in my karma!
Oh Z, you always write such heartwarming posts! There is always something to take away, think about, and put into our hearts!
Much love to you!
hugs
suZen
HI Suzen,
Youre so awesome! Thats why you always stop and help..and make the call. Thats just so you! I hope everyone could be like you. If not for the other persons sake..atleast for their own karma. Compassion seems to have gone out the window these days….but read the stories the others here have shared..and my god its so amazing what a lovely group of people we have here.
I am so glad you liked this post
Thank you for sharing your thoughts here SuZen
Much love~
I really enjoyed this article. Without any false flattery, I think you are an exceptional person Zeenat, because there are too many of those who would escaped from a nasty situation and left another human being to suffer…
I have learned that lesson long ago. You see I have a younger brother. We were kids. And once I watched from a distance how some children harassing my brother…
At the time I was stone. I have not help my brother. It’s probably been in a situation similar like your friends… After that I felt the pain and regret…
Then I decided that this will never happen again. With anyone.
You are right Zeenat, all people are our family. We must forget our ego and help people in trouble.
Why?
Because, in the end, we are not what we have, we are our deeds.
Oh Marko….you say it so beautifully. Thank you fro that.
A good person….always feels the regret after. Youre so brave to have reached a point where you can admit to that mistake and learn from it. Than makes you a better person.
And youre so right….”we are our deeds”….thats what help in our spiritual growth.
Thank you for your beautiful comment here.
Much love~
Hi Zeenat
THIS was INCREDIBLE!
Zeenat, I so hold the same thoughts and echo all that you said. I read Lance’s post this morning and thought too of the beautiful time we have with family and how much we praise having a family, etc.. But then I also thought of all the people that do not have a family for so many reasons, and it all comes back to what you so beautifully pointed out here.
We do live double standards too often, and while so many talk a great talk, too few are still walking the walk.
For me the injustice and not seeing the self in another boggles my mind. And the question you posed to your friends was such an important one and something that makes me think about how the solitary unit of the “traditional family” has in some ways actually hurt society.
We think of the so-called “our own” first. But honestly at the end of the day I think, we are we not open to helping or saving everyone the same way, as our closest family members? Why can we for some reason not yet grasp that we really are all aspects of each other?
I am not saying I am perfect at this myself, but I strive to work on every situation and example I get. There are so many people today that don’t even respect or treat their families properly, never mind others. And what is tough too is to hear people hide behind the line “oh, but it’s family” and than actually lie, cheat and worse behind each other’s backs.
We need to keep waking up and revamping the whole idea of what family – and more importantly the human family really means.
Thank you for this Zeenat. I hope I am not sounding too “harsh” but you brought out such an important fire within me too, when it comes to these types of issues out there today.
Dearest Evita,
Youre sounding just right! And I too echo your sentiments and thoughts on this issue. We truly do need to re-evaluate our family definitions. More so the re evaluation must be within us….our problem is the society’s problem. This big family we are part of…this feeling just needs to seep in…right into our hearts…and then like many others have mentioned in the comments….we can truly make a difference.
I remember a quote from Gandhi for this very thought “be the change you want to see in the world”
By the way…you have got to got to write a post on this topic. Your passion just shines….
Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts here. Appreciate it.
Much love~
Hi, Beautiful, Loving Zeenat!
Like you, I would want people to recognize themselves in others, and see all of us as interconnected. Fear, however, stops many of us from doing the “right thing.” I’m not sure how I would react in that situation, simply because until we walk in someone else’s shoes, it’s hard to know how we’d handle such a walk! But awareness goes a long way toward changing perceptions, so I applaud your message here, and support it.
Thank you for shining your light!
HI My Joyful Angel,
Ahhh….youve pointed out such an important aspect to this type of behaviour…”fear”.
But, what my problem with that fear is…that i dont think that fear stops you from being there for your family(blood)….than why should it stop you from being there for your soul family? Thats something that I hope with small positive changes can rectify this….
Walking our talk….and trying to make the change for the better…is my new motive in life
Much Love~
Hi Zeenat .. so true and such a lesson for us all to learn. Compassion for one and all is essential. I travel on my own a lot – always have done & have had to get myself out of scrapes on my own .. it’s a frightening experience – never very bad, fortunately for me.
Now-a-days if we intervene .. often the worst happens to the intervener .. they’re killed .. perhaps it’s the media portraying the worst events.
Also are we enabled to deal with these things .. I’m not a good diplomat I know .. & I don’t like confrontation .. even though I know I should be an intermediary .. I’ll get out of it .. but I’ve never experienced a serious situation .. I’ve tried to calm things.
I quite see your point though .. if it was your near and dear you’d be doing something immediately .. & living with your friends’ actions will be difficult for them & lets hope they remember should they come against a next time.
Have a lovely weekend .. Hilary
HI Hilary,
Youre right…it can be uncomfortable….and dangerous….but that shouldn’t stop love and compassion right. There is always a way to help….we just need to feel it to do it.
Traveling alone mustve made you really strong
Thank you fro sharing your wonderful thoughts here.
Much love~
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Hi dm3al3yon,
Glad you liked it.
thanks
Zeenat, unfortunately this is how some people behave and react in these situations. Yes, some of them we call our friends and when they seek reassurances and confirmations for their behaviour they become somewhat puzzled, when it’s not very forthcoming. How some people sleep at night when this is the behaviour they practice is beyond me.
What is the solution? We could opt to disown these people but that I feel would be futile and only replicate similar behaviour, when of more concern is the safety of this young girl. She has a family somewhere, a father, a mother, a brother, a sister etc. How would they feel if they knew how they family member was being treating and the possible danger she was in?
A great post about very inappropriate behaviour.
Regards
Paul
You are wonderful, Zeenat! That you look deep within and realize that you can make positive changes too, and be the best inclusive person you can shows the great kind of person you are!!!
I too can work more on loving each member of society, accepting all as part of the One Big Love.
Happy day, Zeenat. And Happy Mothers’ Day, our North American tradition wished to YOU!!
xoxo
HI All,
I just wanted you’ll to know that I have read each and every comment here and will be replying to each and every one of you soon. The reason for my late replies..and for my not being online is my really bad internet connection. I have been having some issues with it. Its on for 5 minutes and down for 5 hours. I just hope it doesnt go off before I publish this comment …
My apologies for the delay in replying to you all.
I am gonna get to replying ASAP
Much Love to you all~
What I hear you saying is that we claim to be one family but we need to put actions behind our beliefs and words. I’m with you on this one and I would’ve been upset as well. Some things there’s just no answers or words for so I send blessings and prayers to all involved. It’s never too late for those. Then I like to see the globe with tiny hearts surrounding it and bless and send love to everyone on the planet. Thanks Z my heart is one with yours on this.
HI Tess,
I am so glad we think alike on this issue. The more we pray for family, unity and positivity…the better the world will soon be…amen.
Much Love~
Excellent article zeenat. Exactly we should treat every soul like a member of our family. We should love for others what we love for ourselves
HI Moonspecks,
Glad you liked this article. Youre right…love for others what you love for yourself…would that make for a wonderful world…
Hi Z, family means so much to me. And while my immediate family occupy the top position, I also apply the term on a much broader scope. I feel like I have a huge global family of brothers and sisters, many that I haven’t even met yet.
This was a beautiful post as are the love and compassion behind it. That would be you!
HI Jonathan,
Thank you for your lovely compliments
You’re so right about the global family. Its wonderful to have so many people part of your family….somehow that sense of belonging is incomparable.
Glad you liked this post Jonathan
Much love~
Hi Zeenat, what a beautifully disturbing post. I felt sick as I thought of the girl your friends drove past and it still disturbs me just now just thinking about it.
I know what you are saying in your message here and it’s a fantastic message to get out there and help our fellow human beings, we’ve become to frightened or talk too much about it.
I am still a little disturbed about the girl.
HI Steven,
Disturbing is putting it mildly…it was so much more horrifying for me..that for a couple of days after that too..I was sick to my stomach…just wondering what happened to the girl.
Taking that first step to accept each and everyone as part of your family..somehow brings those feelings of love and compassion…and you automatically just go out of your way to help.
I just hope this message is strong enough.
Thank you for stopping by and for sharing your wonderful thoughts here.
Much love~
Oh, Z! This is a beautifully written post and I can almost feel your hot tears and aching heart!
Yes, I have stopped to help people who aren’t my blood relatives, thinking that they could be my dad, mom, brother, sister, etc.
What you say is so true:
We need to think and feel like every human being, every soul that walks this earth is related to us, IS our family member. When we can truly think and feel this way and live like ONE big happy family, we will have truly healed our-self and those around us. <— AMEN!!!!
Big hugs,
M
HI Michele,
Youre a sweetheart! Thats why you stop by and help …its just the way you are. I do wish everyone would think and be like you are….wouldn’t that make for a glorious world…
Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts here.
Much love~
What it all comes down to is yours and my individual choice to take responsibility for our attitude toward our fellow human beings. To love without expectation of anything in return is the best thing that we can aspire to. A lot easier said than done! And we must be intentional about reflecting upon it, because it’s far to easy to have an automatic reaction of ignoring or apathy. Thanks for the great information and inspiration.
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I can shed some light on this. Most people are selfish. They act only on what is “in it for them” and do not care about anyone else – not really even their own families although for appearance sake they will pretend they do.
I estimate that only .02% of all humans are selfless who do what is right regardless of personal cost. We must recognize this for our own peace of mind. I just saw a movie I really liked called Pay It Forward. Perhaps it could help those who currently are blind to see.
I have to add more to this because I have seen things others have not seen. The public schools in America are teaching our children to suspect everyone – to avoid helping – to REPORT to the police anyone they do not know who is simply walking in their area or stays “too long” in a convenience store, restaurant, truck stop or business.
I personally know people who have been threatened with arrest or “mental evaluation” for the “crimes” of walking down the street in commercial areas or wearing an empty backpack to use to carry their groceries home. They know others who have been handcuffed and put in police cars for refusing to product a driver’s license. THEY WEREN’T DRIVING at the time.
One city near Dallas has trained their police dog to jump into your car when you roll down the window for a traffic stop. It is now common for people to be pulled over for “dim license plate lights” or have their vehicles searched at road blocks for no reason.
It is not some unfortunate wore-torn country I am talking about here. These things are happening in small towns near Dallas, Texas and across Texas in other places where I know people. In case you question what I say, I have personally experienced many incidents that if they happened once we would likely dismiss but having seen it repeatedly I can see what is coming and it is ugly.
If you have cable or dish television I urge you to watch regular television for just one night. During Prime time “family time” every show is about serial killers and rapists. Watching pole dancers would appear to be the norm. As one person outside the U.S. so aptly put it, “Judging by American television we would believe that half of all Americans have been raped or murdered and the other half is busy trying to solve the crimes.”
Speaking of which what is the point of that anyway? Punishing more people – tearing apart more families – that does not stop violence and it does not bring back the dead. Commercials, television and movies now portray what only the few decades since I was a little girl would have only been seen in a peep show machine in some seedy bad neighborhood sxx shop. Sodom had nothing on us.
We ARE living in the end times and I hope that anyone who does not know what that means or wants to know more about it will ask me. I am fortunate to have been shown much more than I have revealed online.
My apologies for yet another comment Zeenat but you have touched a nerve. When I still worked for IBM I stopped to help a young man. This was over ten years ago. He worked for the local volunteer fire department, had their stickers on his vehicle and huge antennas that made it obvious his truck had radio equipment in it.
It was the middle of the day. He was wearing a uniform that matched what was on the truck. His truck had died in a valley between two hills and his radio could not get out from there – it was a dead spot. When his truck died he had the window down and when he tried to pull it up manually because he had no power it broke. He was so responsible that he was unwilling to leave the truck with their expensive radio equipment in it.
He thanked me profusely for stopping to help. It was almost 100 degrees that day. I asked how long he had been there with the hood up standing by his obviously disabled truck. He said 45 minutes. How could not one of the stream of vehicles on that busy loop (a main loop near an interstate) not stop to help someone like that?
Every time I stopped to give assistance to others (back when I drove 50,000 miles a year that was a fairly frequent occurence) those I helped were amazed that ANYONE would help or that a WOMAN would risk helping or that a woman would be able to change their tire if they didn’t know how or let them use her cell phone to call for help.
What IS wrong with us? Shake off the conditioning of the plutocrats and the fear they have put in you and FIND your heart. USE your brain! Quit being a lemming willing to follow even off the cliff.
Thank you, Zeenat, for allowing me to express here what has been inside me so that many more will see it and maybe open their minds and their eyes and their ears and their hearts.