Do you feel good helping your community?

Helping my community and the world at large is my hobby. It has always been my dream to contribute to anything that will improve my community and the world at large. It is a priority to me. Thanks and have a nice day.

It is a pleasure to help others. In fact, I am one of the firm believers that WHAT WE DO FOR OTHERS IS OUR PROPERTY AND NOT WHAT WE HAVE IN OUR POCKET OR IN OUR BANK ACCOUNT. I can only quote one of my experiences in helping others and this is one of the many things that I have had pleasure to experience in my life. One day late in the night (about 11 PM), my wife and me were returning in our car after attending a betrothal function of my cousin. On the way, we saw an old couple riding a small two-wheeler in front of us. As we were following them, the vehicle suddenly fell flat on the road and both the old ones fell on the road. We stopped the car and on enquiry, we found that the lady's sari (apparel worn by traditional ladies in South India) had got entangled with the spokes of the rear wheel of the vehicle resulting in jamming of the wheel. We also observed that the old lady was in deep pain in her right shoulder joint and she was crying. The gentleman was more composed and looked OK. Their two-wheeler was parked in a near by Restaurant where a security guard was available, and we asked the couple to sit in our car. We took them to the nearest Nursing Home. The Night Duty Doctor was explained about what happened and he examined both of them. His verdict was that the Lady needed an X-ray to clear doubt about a fracture and he advised them to have the hand X-rayed in the morning. After this the old man was trying to profusely thank us for what we did for them. I only told him that what we did to them was expected of a fellow human being and does not warrant any thanksgiving. He was about to bid us goodbye at which time, I told him that his wife is unable to take the journey to their residence in the two-wheeler due to the acute pain she had and also the shock due to the accident. Somehow, I could convince him on this point and it was decided that the gentleman was to take the two-wheeler and we will take his wife in our car and get her to her residence. The gentleman lead us and we reached their house around 12.30 AM. The other members of their house were very worried and they were wondering why at all the couple had not reached till so late in the night. I explained them briefly of what had happened and assured that there is nothing to worry. The young daughter of the couple was very grateful to us for what we did to her parents and suggested that we should have a cup of coffee. We agreed and we were served steaming hot coffee. The old man again thanked us and wanted our Telephone Number and it was given. We left their house around 1 AM and reached our house. We had almost forgotten about this incident. But after a lapse of 3 months, the old man contacted me on telephone and enquired about the location of our house and our availability. Being a retired person, I told him I am available and explained him the location. Within an hour the old man came to our house and announced that their daughter (author of coffee on that night) was getting married and insisted that we visit the marriage. Believe me when I say that when we went to the marriage, we were treated like VIP's and it was a very happy re-acquaintance for both the parties concerned. This was one of those great moments in my life. After attending the marriage, we have visited their house a couple of times and these visits have given me immense satisfaction that I was able to be of service to the needy old. The pleasure that one derives by playing a Good Samaritan to somebody in need is to be experienced and cannot be explained.

a friend of mine has been teaching autistic kids just near my place. she does it without any pay. and upon hearing it, i would like to accompany her and atleast be with those kids. i might try it one day soon. i feel like i wanna be intouch with this kids. and oh, you did a nice thing today with your girls.

I do like to get involved with my area. We all live here, and should be proud to enjoy keeping it clean and safe.

When I lived with my parents and went walking for exercise, I'd carry a sack around with gloves, and pick up any garbage in the niehgborhood or even across the street. I moved, but my mom does it now. Tomorrow is their neighborhood clean up. It doesn't make me feel great, but I do feel a sense of accomplishment. I'd probably feel better about it if it hadn't been so hot out there every time. : )

We live on the edge of a city so it is a bit difficult to cultivate the community spirit. We used to have an annual festival which we supported but I don't even know if it happened this year. Before we got married I helped to run a Cub Scout pack and I have donated blood many times. It is always good to do things together with my children.