Who Cares?
I was on the train this morning and expressed my concern about China and how the Corona Virus affects people there. I feel bad about what they have to go through. Another passenger instantly let me know that he did not want to hear about it and basically told me to shut up. I did not mention victims of wars that week, so why mentioning the horror that is going on in China. I had no right to care? He did not want to hear a word about it. 'Why do you care?' is what I heard.
What if the virus would have started in our country and affected our citizens, maybe family and friends. Do we have the right to care in that case? What about the human aspect? Human suffering is sad and why is being compassionate a bad thing? It is easy to think that it might never harm you. The fact that one life is damaged or affected is a sad story as such. Countries are similar in one aspect: people live together. If their peace is at stake, our peace is at stake.
Caring is not a bad thing, and if some might think it is stupid, why not consciously create a pirus - p(ositive v)irus - that makes us all more compassionate. More loving, with more empathy to the pain others are going through. Or should we leave everyone as he or she is, and be content that human kindness is still available as a precious treasure? Judging others does not help us to move forward.
I am so sorry, Chinese citizens, for the fact that many of your families are impacted by the virus. Sorry about the losses and illnesses. I am so sorry that it influences the way people are perceived, how it blocks the economy. I do not know you in person, but still honestly I can relate to your pain. I am happy that I am aware that we can all make a difference. It does not take much. Let us all do our share and care in our own way. Caring is not a weakness, it is the strength of a human. It makes us more human.
By Liesbeth Leysen, MSc. International Management
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Ken Boddie
4 jaar geleden #15
The answer, Liesbeth? But there was no question. 🤣😂🤣
Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.
4 jaar geleden #14
yes @fay well said. Thanks for your Wonderful reply.
Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.
4 jaar geleden #13
that is beautiful @morris grateful for your comments
Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.
4 jaar geleden #12
yes to that Mohammed Abdul Jawad
Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.
4 jaar geleden #11
karma is the answer Ken Boddie
Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.
4 jaar geleden #10
yes True CityVP Manjit thanks
Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.
4 jaar geleden #9
Kevin Baker I see your point thank you
Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.
4 jaar geleden #8
wise Words Jerry Fletcher thank you
Fay Vietmeier
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Mohammed Abdul Jawad
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Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.
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thank you Debasish Majumder from the heart
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