An act of kindness

Indeed, it was an act of kindness. We visited again to the old age home Shanti Bhavan to spend lunch time with them. We planned to serve them noon food in returns of good unforgettable memories. I wondered this time what might these old & lovely peoples think of us while we interact with them. It was to them an evening walk of a tiring day alongside the sea shore. It was to them that one day to get them out of their monotonous life, to remember and see in us their grandchildren who abandoned them here. I wondered how having no personal space, not your own home, no families around & having nothing to do must have been felt.

It was a wonderful environment to see when all of the 39 volunteers were busy in their work. I tell you when we met them and held their hand in hand, they held them tighter. I felt lack of love in their life. I must say ashram’s staff are doing all they can to make them feel with the sense of being inherited. It’s a tough job. In the crowd there are people who are in sad state, some in anxiety, some with curiosity, some with energy, some in dullness & few are happy. That kaaki when she kept saying “food is tasty, thank you, thank you!” every time we went their asking if she needs something?  That kaaki who kept telling about her past… That guy who kept gesturing through his hands ~where is kite? The people there have gotten to have known each other & have become friends that were one of the lovely gazes. They were all disciplined, peaceful outward but hard to ignore that they are all fighting with self from inside.

The team was enthusiastic, inspiring and motivating. It was an act of sprinkling of love to the ones who also need them in their life. I am proud that we could have added these much of memories in their lives. What Sunday is more refreshing than this..? Thank you Shanti Bhavan & Maa-NGOF.