Would you stop and help a friend in need?
By ketping8889
@ketping8889 (302)
Saudi Arabia
August 27, 2010 2:28pm CST
I received an emergency call telling me that my friend was crying bitterly and threatened to kill herself yesterday. I went to help her although she was very far from my department.I was surprised to find that none of my friend's working colleagues stopped their work to help her.
In fact, they wouldn't discharge my friend from her work either but left her crying in a room. So I warned them that if any mistake arised, my friend was not to be blamed as my friend's state of mind is unstable. However, I managed to help and stablised my friend phyiscall, emotionally and mentally. But I am surprised to know that when actual emergency arises not everyone would come forward to help. I just don't understand the reason for such reaction.
Would you have stop to help a friend in need?
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2 responses
@cheongyc (5072)
• Malaysia
18 Oct 10
I am sorry to know about the situation of your friend. Besides, it's even sad to know that people can be such indifferent and not willing to help. If my friend is in trouble, I will stop and help them. I hope your friend is fine now and get back to normal life.
Happy posting and have a nice day!
@ketping8889 (302)
• Saudi Arabia
18 Oct 10
Thanks so much, Cheongyc, my friend is fine now. She almost lost her job if I had not managed to bring her back to her senses. She is much happier now.
Yes, it can be very sad to find people who simply will not lend a helping hand.I am glad that you will stop and help your friend who is in trouble. We should at least try to anticipate ways to solve or lessen the severity of the situation.
At the end of it all, those good deeds and thoughts will mean a whole lot more than any material gains or fame in this world. The internal happiness of having help someone will make you happy the rest of your life.
This feeling of bliss lies in your heart and soul.
Have a great day and happy posting.
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@cheongyc (5072)
• Malaysia
18 Oct 10
I am relieved to learn that your friend is fine now. You have been a great savior to her, amid other indifferent people who didn't take any initiative to lend a hand to her, during when she need help most.
I deeply agree that a help in time means much more than other form of material gains or fame. Friend's happiness is our happiness as well.
Thanks for your response and have great day!
@ketping8889 (302)
• Saudi Arabia
22 Oct 10
Yes, you are so right that helping a friend in time means much more than any one would have imagined. The person whom we have helped may be a breadwinner with parents, children or elderly people who are dependent on his or her earnings. All these people's lives will be affected should anything untoward happened to him or her.
You are absolutely correct to say that our friend's happiness is our happiness as well. I am glad to say that you are one of the handful who adopt this philosophy.
Keep up your good work.
Have a wonderful day.
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@devijay78 (1573)
• India
27 Aug 10
A friend in need is a friend indeed! What you did was correct and hope your friend is ok now? I too do the same and fail to understand why people call themselves friends when they do not bother to be there when their presence is much needed. We can find out who the real friends are in such a situation. It might be because they want friends only for fun and hanging out together and not take part in their problems?
@ketping8889 (302)
• Saudi Arabia
19 Oct 10
Thanks, Devijay. You are so right. A friend in need is a friend indeed. All people are unique so they will have different reasons of doing things. I am glad to hear that you are among those kind, helpful and caring people who would stop and help your friends who needed your assistance.
This kindness within you would bless you always.
Have a wonderful day and happy posting.
