
Help is a word that implies lending hand to accomplish a task or satisfy a need of another and helping others that is: contribute strength or means , render assistance, cooperate effectively, are the greatest quality of the human being in all times.
It is the first step at making world a better place and improving the lives and living standards of those who are under-privileged. Perhaps it costs nothing lending hand or rending service but for the person who receives it; could be everything at that particular moment.
There are thousands of ways and numerous styles to aid people who are in need. The step towards helping others should be, finding out the priorities, that is the dire necessity at the hour. There are several viable ways to fulfill the purpose of life of serving and helping others. It can be defined in various factors such as financial help, physical help, mental help and social help etc.
However helping is not all about money; one doesn’t have to be rich, to extend helping hand. For a person who suffers mentally and under depression has no much meaning of financial aid but a word of consolation could be more than a million dollar. For a person side-lined , totally cornered or with feeling of discontent – resentful longing aroused by the fraction of society; a smile or thoughtful gesture could be a life-changing event. In this respect, giving time and show concern, skilled though or attention, and moral boost and adding courage to fight back is a kind of help.
We can also be helpful from our physical strength. Sharing your knowledge and resources with others, making others aware of an opportunity, giving transparent feedback to others; these are some of the forms of social help. No matter what kind of help you offer no matter whom we help, it is more important to notice that another person is gaining something just because of our help.
Again, the PEN could be a better tool when it comes to ‘help another’.
S.S.Hetiarachchi