You are at school and are walking into your respected building for the first class of the day. You see multiple other students walking in the same direction as you and filing into their classrooms. But you notice that you are approaching the door to the main hallway and the person in front you does not hold the door for you. You immediately think of how rude that was because they had no sense to even look behind them to notice you. Have you ever done that to somebody else? If you answer truthfully, many will say yes including myself.
You may think that opening the door is not a big deal for somebody, so why wouldn't somebody do that for you as well. If the lack of love for another neighbor is occurring at the small level such as that, imagine what is happening on a larger scale such as within sports, the government, or even within our own communities. Students on a college campus are possibly going to become the next President of The United States, the CEO of the Ford Motor company, or even the janitor at a local elementary school, and they can't even hold a door for their neighbor. That sounds a little harsh and may be a little exaggerated, but its a very scary thought.
I think that this behavior and thought process needs to be changed immediately because many don't realize the negative effect it will have on our future generations. If we can't even think about the people within a 10 mile radius of our home, how are we going to think about the people on the other side of the planet? Sounds impossible but it starts with the first step that will have a ripple effect on other people around the world.
Are you going to hold the door for a classmate tomorrow? Or let it slam in their face?
You may think that opening the door is not a big deal for somebody, so why wouldn't somebody do that for you as well. If the lack of love for another neighbor is occurring at the small level such as that, imagine what is happening on a larger scale such as within sports, the government, or even within our own communities. Students on a college campus are possibly going to become the next President of The United States, the CEO of the Ford Motor company, or even the janitor at a local elementary school, and they can't even hold a door for their neighbor. That sounds a little harsh and may be a little exaggerated, but its a very scary thought.
I think that this behavior and thought process needs to be changed immediately because many don't realize the negative effect it will have on our future generations. If we can't even think about the people within a 10 mile radius of our home, how are we going to think about the people on the other side of the planet? Sounds impossible but it starts with the first step that will have a ripple effect on other people around the world.
Are you going to hold the door for a classmate tomorrow? Or let it slam in their face?
I love that you used the door thing because it is the truth. I know I always try to hold the door open for the next person and I think it is just so rude when they don't. and you are right it is scary to think that a future president could be that rude person who refuses to hold the door open. It really makes you think about how you act towards other people.
ReplyDeleteI love the question you finished out with. ha. You're so funny. I think about that all the time... the door thing... I always try to hold the door for people because I think it has a domino effect. It might be a silly thought but I think that holding that door and showing someone that small action of care it could change their day! And they'll hold the door for other people. And then THEY will be happy.. Hey, it's better than having the door slam on your face.
ReplyDeleteGood application to what we're learning.. i'll definitely make sure to always pay attention when i'm walking in/out of the building!
I think this is a great depiction of how our world is today. For example, the other day I ran in to pay for my gas and a women acted like she was going to hold the door for me and litterally let it go, only to swing in my face. I could not believe the way she acted. But I think in order to correct this, we do need to pass on these little acts of "kindness" even though it should just be common courtisy.
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ReplyDeleteI love that you addressed such a minute issue that not a lot of people see as a big deal. I see this dilemma everyday from holding the door open to not giving a greeting to the person you sit next to in class. Seriously, it drives me crazy, and I'm glad to know I don't stand alone in this silent issue. It has become so common for people to pretend as if they wear side blinders that keeps them from acknowledging others. My greatest ambition is to make contact with those people in some small way that can effect them positively: something as small as telling them that they look nice that day. :)