Be the Good in the World
When we turn on the daily news at 10 o'clock every evening, we are reminded of all the evil in this world. People are being murdered senselessly, homes are no longer places of safety, and no one goes in public without acknowledging the potential risks. Of course, there are always exceptions. In this piece, we see that good people still exist.In the past year alone, I have heard countless stories of movie theatre killings, marathon bombings, school shootings, and many other horrendous instances. When these stories emerge, we are quick to think of the political side to the story. But the reality is that gun laws and homeland security will not cure the madness. The only hope is for each person to vow to be the good in the world. As Fred Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" It is our job to fulfill that duty of helping those who are in need.
In this news report, that is exactly what we see: helpers. These subway-riders had countless other places to be on that day, but they chose to pitch in and help the woman who could have been left to die. When I came across this picture, I was stunned that roughly forty people were able to tilt a 32-ton subway car. Not only did they sacrifice time to help a stranger, but they sacrificed energy. It is too easy to think about helping the needy, just to stand at a distance and watch. These average civilians were bold and unafraid, as this situation could have been dangerous for those who saw the need to rescue the woman.
It is no doubt that this occurrence has restored my faith in humanity.
