We sometimes say that the other person doesn't understand what we are going through, unless they are in our shoes or same situations. I saw this video which Chaya, a good friend of mine recommended to me and it was a really touching clipping! It was a survey in which people are asked what they would do if they are given Rs. 500. The answers people gave were just stupid to amazing! I really mean the wide range! The responses ranged from to get a haircut, eat, shop for clothes to get groceries for home, pay school fees! Yes, this is was a child's answer. It looked like he was working to sustain himself, his studies and also trying to support his family. Indeed the world moulds you to be a more mature person depending on the circumstances around us, when we as kids at that age would have more materialistic gifts in view; this kid was way ahead in the league. Hardships often occur in everyone's life and it is a part to be honored and lessons to be learnt from the situations.
It sometimes is very startling to know how we all have our small world of dreams/reality we live in, little realizing the hardships others go through around us. Like living in a valley, we fail to see a world beyond the mountains. It is time we look above the horizon and make a difference for the underpriviliged. We all live in our protective shell and look at our needs as priority, which is a good thing, but not always. I personally have had thoughts that I am in the worst situation and now I feel stupid for saying so when so many around have issues far grave, and yet they smile! I admire that clan of people who are strong and know what they want and go far extents to achive that good deed!
I think that it is time for us as individuals and the future leaders to take a step further and be more productive for the country. Well I know people may say I (me) might not be doing anything and it is easier to say and advice especially when I am far off in another country. But trust me, everyone can make an effort to improve the system, no matter which part of the world you are. We do not have to be politicians or leaders to do good (Well how much good our voted politicians do after they're elected is an entirely different issue!). All that is needed is the will to do and a heart to carry on the efforts.
We might not be able to rebuild the existing system, but we can remodel it through small revisions such as education for all, good safe drinking water etc. I am associated with Asha, a non profit organization which provides education for children in rural areas and runs schools for the differently abled. Every small effort by individuals can make a huge difference and that is how Asha has grown!
More on Asha in my next blog post. I hope all of you don't miss out on reading that and please think about it and hope YOU make a difference!
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3 comments:
on one end there are scams amounting to billions of $,rs. on the other end of spectrum there are people struggling to make ends meet.
all that apart, will be waiting for more info on ASHA.
i agree in essence with what u say..every conscientious person should think beyond himself and help the less fortunate..taking this point forward the crux of the matter is who do we help? how do we help? and how much do we help?thats where organizations formed by like minded individuals can help.. nice work lakshmi
[just a cheeky twisted thought .. a hard core critic of the article would point out that the boy in the story used the 500 Rs for himself and satisfied his needs and did not help anyone else ;) ]
Karthik thanks for the comments, I think like minded individuals have a big role in this and need to get together and make it actually happen! And I think you are too much of a critic ;-)!
The way I would see it is, he supported his own education, and was trying to be helpful to his family, by being a lesser worry to them..maybe he even might help out when he has enough I guess!
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