The humanity machine at work

HELLO, MI neighbour! Somewhere, someone is dying, someone is crying, someone is laughing, and someone is lying. Of course other people are doing other things, including whatever you may be doing at the moment. Circumstances often determine who does what, when and where. Those who cry today may laugh tomorrow and vice versa. Whatever you may do with your time and space, living is important to all and it’s for all.

All have a responsibility not only for their own well-being, but that of others. And let’s not forget that seeing to the wellbeing of others may lead to our ill-being at times ... hmm ... that’s how the humanity machinery works — wired to assist one another in different ways.

Again, those who have no impulse to assist someone in need, need ‘re wiring’. Changing gear here.

Every so often I receive texts, calls, emails and visits from neighbours facing crises and need a bailout from someone. The most recent was a gentleman in debt with death at his heels. He became anxious, worried and confused.

Everyone to whom he turned for help, had a hard-luck story, and by the end of the day, his circumstances worsened: blood pressure went up with no money to visit doctor or purchase medication. His face could do with a little smile but his worries denied it.

The reality of owing money and being unable to pay is a condition that consumes countless numbers of our people and could be the reason behind many of our illnesses. Of course, there are many debtors who are not affected by indebtedness because they don’t pay debts ... period! But “mek dem gwan, a nuh one day monkey waan wife”.