Looking at images of the 2 million people scurrying for their lives as hurricane Gustav approaches is not a pretty sight. They have been urged to leave their material belongings and just take whatever is necessary for survival. We in singapore, are safe from these natural disasters, and have an adbundance of tangible or material goods throughout of entire lifetime. We should however never take this sense of security for granted. Instead, we should also move out of our comfort zone voluntarily just as these people have been contrived to, and lend a helping hand wherever it may be needed. Be it donating clothes, food or its monetary equivalents, there needs to be a requisitely swift response to help our brothers and sisters in need.
A better world can only be reached through reaching out.
Source: Business Times, 1st September 2008
