I believe in voluntarism.
But I also believe that even if someone do something without wanting anything in return, when he/she does it continuously, there must be a very small part in the person wanting at least a little bit of acknowledgement.
Or a simple whisper of thank you would be enough.
Every time I think of this, I would always remember "A Beautiful Mind" and "Something the Lord Made". I guess those two are real life examples where simple acknowlegement meant the world to them.
In "Something the Lord Made", it moved me to tears seing how awkward Mr. Thomas felt to suddenly being in the centre of attention, but at the same time it was refreshing for him, your existance was finally recognized. In "A Beautiful Mind", it was something akin to freeing himself from having schizophrenia during those moments John F. Nash took the Nobel prize.
Someone might be doing something for others' benefits without their knowledge and that would be fine. It would be nice though if the other people knew about it and just acknowledge it by saying thanks. Anyway, that would be called common sense.
Similarly when things are expected to be done, and they were done to the point of excellence if not perfect, it's common sense to congratulate the persons responsible for it. If their works were overlook once or twice, I guess they don't mind but if it's become a pattern, wouldn't it be something demotivating?
Especially to be compared with others- that would even degrade their self-motivation and confidence.
Being compared; if it's done in the right and positive manner it would be a drive for a person to work harder. But if it's daunting and humiliating, it would slowly 'kill' one's soul. How long can a person last being compared and being the object of sarcasm anyway?
Anyway, that's beside the point. My point is sometimes we are blinded with other things that we forgot to acknowledge someone or even say "thank you". Those simple words, although short, simple and probably cheap enough to be said at any time might be simple to you but they often lift up someone's spirit. The same goes to "congatulation" or "well done!"It might mean nothing but to some, they are the most encouraging words.
Or maybe it is plain ignorance from our side?
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I just got back from Trainers on Training (ToT) for School Watching Workshop, done by Mercy as part of the School Preparedness programme they are doing. It's part of our Young Mercy project as well. It's interesting to sit down with people from different age group and exchange ideas and opinions.
I find it very busy lately- the subjects are not longer as heavy as the last semester but there are a lot more activities we're doing to the point where we have meeting after meeting after meeting. Maybe we all need to slow down for once?
-Another pointless picture-
-Gambar iklan ice-cream?-
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