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What Would You Do?
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Eye-opener today. A wordy post, and a contemplative night...After watching all the series on "What Would You Do?" by ABC news in the U.S. how people would react to a mock up scene by actors but with much realism in it. From racism, discrimination, to child predators, fallen people, crime and so many many more scenes.It's amazing to watch how people react, more so those that choose to take a step out to do something, to fight for justice, or to save another soul. It's usually the complimentary excuse of wanting to protect oneself, not getting involved in another business. Or maybe the more justified sense of ambiguity. But when things are just so clear cut, why do people glance once, only to turn away, leaving this duty to 'someone else'.Lives have been upturned, worsen, or scarier, been lost, due to people deciding to turn a blind eye upon them. In a society of 'personal' space, have we lost that community spirit for each other. No one's looking out for another? Or maybe a stranger in need just isn't worth the trouble of you stepping out of the comfort zone.So many good works, or specifically, thoughts, have been hindered by fear, doubts, and focus on the self. In the end, it goes to show we only care more about ourselves then another, even when we see another in need. Save the excuses. Thoughts count for nothing until they are proven, with action.Back to my eye-opener scene. Was walking by Cheers with a group of friends when we saw three people in a struggle. My first thought was hm, ppl struggling over something I wasn't sure about, but just wanting to make sure if anything was needed.Turns out, a teenage was caught for shoplifting with on of the staff holding on to him just right out at the entrance/large walkway. The teen's friend was trying to pull away the shopkeeper in an attempt to save his friend.A friend walking along us, immediately stepped towards the scene without second thoughts to help nab him, although he was stopped by one of our seniors who told us not to get involved (cos they had a second staff coming to help as well as not to get injured or something). Aside from being intrigued by the first time witness of a "crime scene" what had me going was the thought of how my friend decided to step out, out of group conformity and social norms, to assist in a situation that looked as though it needed help, without much hesitation as most people would have. Like in the videos, I asked him, "So why would you do that?"He felt like they simply needed help and just had to do the right thing. Simple normal thoughts in our minds, but, carried out in true proven actions by only a minority. Inspirational.I think we all should be more selfless perhaps? I'm not really sure what is my conclusion over this incident, but... woah. To really go forth and do something without hesitation and personal concern, that's something I hope I will learn.
It's all about selflessness again isn't it?
Labels: memories, thoughts
Darren Nico Pillai
Not-so-average teen, deep thinker, perfectionist with quirky randomness. Trained in the art of sarcasm and nonsensical logic.
Overcoming the circumstances of the present, and the issues of my past,
striving in self-betterment with a moral balance with the hope of the fulfillment of the destiny to be a light for Christ in His likeness,
spreading the love of God as how He first loved us
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Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am, for Your kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity
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- Hosanna -
Philosophy:
I like to think about life, especially pursuing on the concept of love. Not that lovey dovey romantic kind, but the affections we have for one another
that ties us together,strangers, friends, besties, family, that's the love I wanna know about. Love is the essence of life that ties us together,
love is what we were made for and to be, love is embracing the gift of the relationship with GOD.
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Collection of inspirations and reminders: Nico_thoughts@Twitter
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What Would You Do?
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Eye-opener today. A wordy post, and a contemplative night...After watching all the series on "What Would You Do?" by ABC news in the U.S. how people would react to a mock up scene by actors but with much realism in it. From racism, discrimination, to child predators, fallen people, crime and so many many more scenes.It's amazing to watch how people react, more so those that choose to take a step out to do something, to fight for justice, or to save another soul. It's usually the complimentary excuse of wanting to protect oneself, not getting involved in another business. Or maybe the more justified sense of ambiguity. But when things are just so clear cut, why do people glance once, only to turn away, leaving this duty to 'someone else'.Lives have been upturned, worsen, or scarier, been lost, due to people deciding to turn a blind eye upon them. In a society of 'personal' space, have we lost that community spirit for each other. No one's looking out for another? Or maybe a stranger in need just isn't worth the trouble of you stepping out of the comfort zone.So many good works, or specifically, thoughts, have been hindered by fear, doubts, and focus on the self. In the end, it goes to show we only care more about ourselves then another, even when we see another in need. Save the excuses. Thoughts count for nothing until they are proven, with action.Back to my eye-opener scene. Was walking by Cheers with a group of friends when we saw three people in a struggle. My first thought was hm, ppl struggling over something I wasn't sure about, but just wanting to make sure if anything was needed.Turns out, a teenage was caught for shoplifting with on of the staff holding on to him just right out at the entrance/large walkway. The teen's friend was trying to pull away the shopkeeper in an attempt to save his friend.A friend walking along us, immediately stepped towards the scene without second thoughts to help nab him, although he was stopped by one of our seniors who told us not to get involved (cos they had a second staff coming to help as well as not to get injured or something). Aside from being intrigued by the first time witness of a "crime scene" what had me going was the thought of how my friend decided to step out, out of group conformity and social norms, to assist in a situation that looked as though it needed help, without much hesitation as most people would have. Like in the videos, I asked him, "So why would you do that?"He felt like they simply needed help and just had to do the right thing. Simple normal thoughts in our minds, but, carried out in true proven actions by only a minority. Inspirational.I think we all should be more selfless perhaps? I'm not really sure what is my conclusion over this incident, but... woah. To really go forth and do something without hesitation and personal concern, that's something I hope I will learn.
It's all about selflessness again isn't it?
Labels: memories, thoughts
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