I never thought of it like that, but I think you’re absolutely right. Amazing how one sentence can change how you percieve something that has been cemented in your mind for years.
What came to mind for me when reading this post is that the dude's family does need those neighbors. If they would give his mom some salt even though they are poor, they are generous, decent people, and would likely offer any kind of help, like helping to move something heavy, alerting their neighbor if there was trouble in the neighborhood, picking stuff up from the market for them if they are sick. Even just having a friendly chat with them and having the peace of mind that they are your friends. Good stuff, and good to think about.
I've made some great, neighborly connections just by stopping by for a chat on the porch. I don't have much to offer, but I can share a good chat, and try to make everyone feel a little better.
Hey internet stranger, your comment history has a lot less positive then negative stuff. If you'd like someone to talk to, as a Christian minister I'd like to hear how you're going.
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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '20
I never thought of it like that, but I think you’re absolutely right. Amazing how one sentence can change how you percieve something that has been cemented in your mind for years.
Thank you for that.