Have you ever felt cynical to someone who lends hand to the less-fortunate?
Did you ever dismiss thoughts that somewhere, somehow, there are people who perform random acts of kindness to the poor and less fortunate without asking for anything in return?
This viral Thai ad features a heart-warming story of a guy who helps plants grow; who feeds the dog; pushes food vendor carts; shares food and seats to others; and gives his money for a child to get educated.
Most of us fail to do these simple things. Most of us do not even believe that some people could actually do such acts of kindness.
What does he get in return for doing this every day? He gets nothing.
But what he receives are emotions: he witnesses happiness, he reaches a deeper understanding, and he feels the love. He receives what money cannot buy. Something that we all need in the midst of our present times filled with worldly desires and selfish interests.
We forget to see the other side of the world: the deprived. Many people suffer from hunger, poverty, and even lack of affection. We tend to be uncaring about others' and care only about ourselves.
The Thai ad which has reached more than 1 million hits in the social media shows that in the light of our busy lives obsessed with money, fame and recognition and filled with cynicism, there are few good people who would rather keep quiet and give whatever they can without asking for reciprocation. This story would compel you to realize that it is not the material things that matters most, but the emotions you feel when you share your blessings
At the end of the ad, the good guy's efforts paid off. He gained more friends, cynical neighbors finally understood him, and his money (the ones he donated to an out-of-school child) gave hope to a child who seemed to have lost the chances to have a bright future.
The viral video captures the call of times to be helpful and show compassion and kindness to the needy. After all, people like the guy in the ad are the ones needed in this seemingly hopeless society.
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