Has anyone noticed? ( Archived) (4)

Has anyone noticed that the human race seems to be getting more and more selfish. People can't seem to be bothered to do something nice for someone else without expecting something in return. Some people are only "in it" for what they can get and not just because they can gain a sense of satisfaction from helping someone. Some people are just plain rude without provocation, ignore the suffering of others and turn a blind eye to others in need. I remember how Americans were after 9/11, the country bonded together in a sense of loss, grief and brotherhood. What has happened to our world that we can't simply remember that we are all human beings, we all sleep under the same star and sky, we all put our pants on one leg at a time, we all have the same color blood running through our veins and although we are different in many ways........we are also similar. I don't know what has happened but it just seems that people are so caught up in themselves that human kindness has been shoved aside.

Take the time to do something nice for a stranger, hold the door for an older person, say something nice to someone you love without needing a "reason" just do it, hug your children extra tight and thank god for the miracle of them, go out of your way to just be a little kinder and don't forget to say "thank you" and "please" when someone does something for you. It's the little things that we as people take for granted that just might brighten the day and lighten the hearts of someone else.

The problem most probably lies with the fact that we are all pressed for time, as never we seem not to have enough hours during the day.

Speaking for myself, call me old fashioned or whatever, but I still give a helping hand whenever possible, but only if the person in question wants my help, as now its also becoming a trend of scoff somebody who offers his/her help.

Nice post. True, it would seem we are becoming more and more self-absorbed.

Doing something for someone is its own reward. Whether it is taking a look at a car (just this morning), holding a door, whatever.

As the Pretenders song goes, I've got a smile...for everyone I meet. Unfortunately, and in particular around here, people would rather not even make eye contact.