I will comment however that due to one chance encounter my whole view changed. I was able to witness one small and important act of kindness. This kindness which changed my personal view isn't really important. The main part is that two people whom at the time didn't know me that well basically stopped me from doing something utterly stupid.
However this faith was reaffirmed this evening, on two fronts. Firstly a relativly new friend, indeed someone whom I have known well since easter. Although we have only really spoke within the past month and a half. None the less, this evening due to various events I found myself entertaining very dark thoughts. Yet despite not truly knowing that about me indeed I am not certain if she knows the depth of my dark thoughts (although i suspect she does.) I was struck that despite these things she cared not for me discussing them in a way in which was less than clear. She none the less allowed me to vent. This kindness to me is one of the most touching ways in which two people can interact. After all there was no logical reason she should take my problems upon herself.
This is a problem I have wrestled with in the past. Because I will be honest I have something of a hero complex, as in I tend to take upon others problems. Yet it's something I do not understand in other people. However none the less it's not something I regret witnessing. It is one of the deepest and purest examples of human good will I have ever seen. Indeed I am seeing it more and more regularily as I expose myself to the world, it renews my faith that this world can indeed be saved.
The second occurence this evening was the very same friend posted a link upon Facebook. This link was to this site, a site dedicated to celebrating stories of human deceny and general facets of life which bring joy to peoples hearts. Some of the stories on this site caused me to cry. Now dear friends I am sure you already know this isn't a major feat, heck I am in fact quite the emotional person in general. Yet this brought me to tears twice. Which is a much more difficult thing than just to get me crying. Therefore I cannot recommend this site enough. In particular if you are feeling disenchanted with the world as I was.
To sum up, I do beleive that we as a species are able to progress past our base urges and save this dying world. Till next time fellow wanderer's
The best part about it - especially GMH - is that there are other people who recognise optimism and the silver lining and you KNOW it. You're totally aware that there's other people out there who do feel good and who do want to help - and it's a really amazing, uplifting thought seeing as we're constantly submitted to pessimism in our day-to-day life from the media as well. :D
ReplyDeleteOh, man, hero complexes. I think I have one of those as well, like, I'll let everybody depend upon me and rely on me but I suck at returning the favour because "no I can't put you through that!" and so on. It's not as bad these days but you know.
Nonetheless, I liked this post! It was an uplifting and optimistic reflection on humanity!