An older man, perhaps in his 60s, was trying to repair a window. Some passersby stopped to watch. He had dropped his hammer and then a glove, having to retrieve them from the ground each time and climb back up the ladder to the second floor window. He looked rather odd. People began to chatter amongst themselves saying they would do the task differently—better. They pointed out things he was doing ‘wrong.’ The old man—he kept busy while ignoring the voices—hurrying to finish the job. A storm was coming and it was imperative that it be finished before the sun went down.
The crowd grew. Neighbors wanted to know what was going on. Had someone been hurt or died—just what was the commotion? They came out of their houses and gathered at the street watching the old man as he clung to the ladder trying to replace the damaged window. To the people on the street, it was comical to watch as the man kept dropping things. He never asked for help. Why would he? This group of people, they were laughing at him. He kept busy knowing he had to finish the job—he was determined.
Which one are you? The man or one in the group watching him? Or maybe you are the kid down the street who sees what is going on and rushes to help the man just before he falls and hurts himself…
This story is based on actual accounts I have witnessed. I see it happening today where people will gather to watch and criticize/laugh at the person—even on the internet. I have even been one of those people—perhaps you have, too. I’m not talking about being part of big group but that happens, too. Perhaps you have seen someone in a predicament that you have experienced. You snickered a little as you pass because you know what it feels like to struggle. You know their place because you have been there.
We are so lost in this world. There are people who believe they have all of the answers. There are people who are very arrogant. Well, I can’t fix everything that is wrong with the world but I sure can choose to write about it. Welcome to my resolution for 2014. 🙂
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