“I'm speaking of course of the disabled. They have stated they don't want a handout but just a hand. We are happy to give them one.”
-- Carl Karcher
It was a simple day in October, when a group of students, including me visited, Dar-ul-Sukoon, a local home for the mentally challenged, for our university project. A day that was supposed to be just ordinary actually turned out to be an eye opener.
We live in a world, where our worries range from what shoes to wear, to how to get our assignments done on time or to come up with an excellent excuse, which we can give our parents to stay out late. There are probably more, but I’m presuming, most of you get the point of what I’m talking about.
Every morning, we wake up, ready to face everything the world has to offer, whether good or bad, but it is what we do. Ever wonder, that there are people, who wake up, to nothingness? Ever wonder, that there people who may never know, what life is all about? Ever wonder, that there are kids who do not even know what it feels like when you put your head in your mother’s lap and all the worries of the world just seem to fade away? Ever wonder, that there are people, who if know what a family is, crave for just a glimpse of their own? I’m sure some of you do think about it but haven’t gotten a chance to do something about and then there are some who are completely unaware. It’s okay; there is still time to change it.
That one day at, Dar-ul-Sukoon, believe it or not, showed me how to appreciate the little things life has to offer. I am not going to go on and on about what it was like. I’d rather show you.
Dar-ul-Sukoon, was just the beginning. It’s never too late take the first step. Put your hand forward and help those who are truly in need. All that they need is a little love and support.
Join http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_120330404694877 and help us promote the cause. Make a difference in the lives of those who truly need it, wherever you are.Remember, it is the little things in life that matter. Your one little step, will lead to big change in someone’s life.
By Reem Arif, SZABIST
Well-written. It is really an eye opener
ReplyDeleteVery well written indeed! The trip to Darulsukun, changed my perspective on life. However, the real challenge is keeping this spirit and initiative alive, for as long as we can.
ReplyDeleteMay the spirit never die,
Cheers!
yeah true!!!... Darulsakoon made us realize what kind of life these people are living? All they need is our luv and support...
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written for such a beautiful place.. it doesn't take much but one's time and I can guarantee that a couple of hours you spend there is equal to the goodness that you may achieve in a hundred years..
ReplyDeleteIts only a matter of time now, its funny how something so small can make such a big difference... Lets make it worth it. And thank you :)
ReplyDeletedo tell us if there is anything we can do to help in the cause....
ReplyDeleteJust volunteer and help out... And get your friends to come as well... All of it whenever you're free :) That's all that is required of you, love and support...
ReplyDeletePlaces like Darulsukun indeed make us realize the blessings we have been bestowed upon with and how much ungrateful we have been about them. We are always complaining about something or the other; this is what opens our eyes, and makes us understand how much lucky we have been ALHAMDOLILLAH.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit Darulsukoon soon!
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