Sometimes we forget the meaning of life because the world is going so fast around us. We become very self-centered and materialistic such that we forget to give something and not expect something in return. I sometimes sit with an elderly couple and they were telling me of this lady who was interviewed for the job of sitting with them. The first day of sitting with them, she pulls out her laptop and started playing games on the computer. And then she wanted to do something else on the computer and it would not allow her, so she asked to use their computer.
When these people refused to let her use their computer, she asked to go and smoke. One of the elderly couple uses oxygen since she has a heart broblem. During interview, this lady did not disclose that she was a smoker, she evaded to answer that question when she was asked. What i am failing to understand is that was she not supposed to just sit with them and have a conversation. In my opinion, i think that is giving your time. A simple conversation just to acknowledge the presence of people around you. I believe that humans are not islands. We are interdependend on each other. Having relationships with others is very fulfilling. I know that sometimes experiences that poeple go through tend to direct our behaviors. I do not know what this lady went through but i just want to remind myself that it pays more to give than to receive. Maybe i am being too serious, but can someone help me understand this?
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That is so sad. :( I don't understand it either. I try really hard to expect only the best from people, but sometimes I'm really disappointed by their behavior. It seems like a LOT of people feel they are "entitled" to things and that other people should cater to their needs. It's so selfish, and so sad! I hope the elderly couple finds the perfect person to keep them company!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Loreen!
It only takes a second for your life to be totally changed in the direction its going. People fasinate me and yes truly relationships in my opioion are the most valued.
ReplyDeleteLoreen, you know there are a lot of people who sit with the elderly and treat them like that! This breaks my heart too... You should take Norma Goff's class on aging (if you havent already). I think it will really move you, as it did me, to become an advocate for elderly rights. I already cared but now I know what all to do when things are not right. Thanks for the blog, I loved it.
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