What can we do to 'change the world'

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L Posts: 5656 Joined: 10th Jun 2004 Location: UK	quotePosted at 07:08 on 16th September 2008 I would have offered to help as welll Ian, it's amazing how many people 'turn a blind eye' cos they dont want to get involved!! It makes me soo mad, what if one day THEY needed help and everyone walked on by???? I say...what goes round comes round. and if I can help anybody I will, and I would hope someone would come and help me when/if I needed it. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Peter Evans Posts: 3863 Joined: 20th Aug 2006 Location: UK	quotePosted at 13:58 on 16th September 2008 Well said Lyn. How can you expect anybody to help you, if you are not prepared to help others. I will help anyone in my limited way. I cant push cars anymore, but there are a million ways to help people. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Posts: Joined: 1st Jan 1970	quote \| editPosted at 15:11 on 16th September 2008 I do agree to some extent with what Ian said (“If people can't stop for 2 minutes to help someone in trouble then my fear is that there is little hope of changing or saving the world.”) years ago help was always on hand whether you required it or not, at the first sign of trouble people would rally round to offer help and support, today so many people just seem to be locked in their own world oblivious to what is going on around them and who might be needing a helping hand. Like most people have said on here I will help anyone who needs it if I can, unfortunately for every person willing to help there will always be somebody who will turn a blind eye, not necessarily a bad person, people just seem to get caught up with their own problems and busy lives. We all know that the world is in a mess and changes need to be made, the news is full of doom and gloom and it becomes so easy to get caught up in all the negativity , we focus on the negative aspects because they are so well publicised but allot of good is going on all around us every second of every day and we are witness to this at times of disasters, whether it be bombings, train crashes or natural disasters, at these times amongst the horror we see the real life hero’s and I’m not just meaning the emergency services and the military but ordinary members of the public who risk their own lives to help the people involved in these incidents, it’s at times like this my faith is restored in mankind. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 15:50 on 16th September 2008 On 16th September 2008 07:07, Paul Hilton wrote: On 15th September 2008 17:11, Diana Sinclair wrote Picture by Paul Hilton Also, at holiday time I always try to invite anyone I know of who is alone to my home to share in the festivities. It breaks my heart to think of any one alone at any time but especially at the holidays. Here's a photo taken Xmas Day Diana; started work Xmas Eve and didn't see a soul for 4 days. This year starting Xmas Day instead. I'd take you up on your kind offer, but I'll be working, but not exactly rushed off my feet. That's a lovely picture Paul...and know that you will be there with us in spirit and we with you! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Peter Evans Posts: 3863 Joined: 20th Aug 2006 Location: UK	quotePosted at 16:11 on 16th September 2008 Yeh, and being very helpfull tying off the handicap parking area. Lol My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Alan Marron Posts: 726 Joined: 14th Jul 2008 Location: UK	quotePosted at 03:07 on 17th September 2008 I think the best way of changing the world is not by doing something major. The best change we can hope to make has to be a change for the better in ourselves, and that's not easy! Honestly being the kind of people in our everyday lives that we would ideally like to be, is the biggest difference we can ever hope to make. I know I'm not saying this very well, so I'll understand if you miss my point. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Wolf Posts: 3423 Joined: 9th Jul 2008 Location: Australia	quotePosted at 05:47 on 17th September 2008 Your point is very well taken Alan, I could not agree more. What makes it hard for us 'older' folk , is that we saw the world as it used to be, when everybody had time for their neighbour. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Paul Hilton Posts: 2605 Joined: 21st Nov 2004 Location: UK	quotePosted at 06:59 on 17th September 2008 And at a time Wolf, when people knew who their neighbors were to start with! Seems funny these days when you can start a conversation and make friends with someone half way around the world, though someone you see from time to time 200 feet away, you don't have a clue who they are, month in and month out. And I've found countless times, they're just waiting for someone to make the first move to get to know people around them, rather than they doing it. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 13:26 on 17th September 2008 I concur with you on this one Alan. I live in an old home that has been converted into three apartments (three floors three apartments). A new neighbor just moved into the apartment above me and so I went up with a small dish of Lindt chocolates and a card to introduce myself and welcome them to the building. At first they seemed a little suspicious and then down right surprised that I could be bothered. It was sad really. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Posts: Joined: 1st Jan 1970	quote \| editPosted at 15:14 on 17th September 2008 You made your point very well Alan and I agree with you. Diana, I wish you was my neighbour. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions