Yesterday I witnessed the kind of thing that gives me hope for our future. I was on my way to pick up Christopher at day care. Near the Puget Sound Energy building, I noticed a couple of cars pulled over on the shoulder, and three people huddled around something. As I got closer, two of them turned and started walking. They were holding a male Mallard duck very gingerly. The duck was trying to peck at their hands, and obviously in distress. It seemed pretty clear that the duck had been injured some way, probably trying to cross the busy road. The people had taken the time to stop and help the bird, which was probably confused and afraid.
It was one of those moments that can really make my day. At the end of a long work day, with stress piled upon stress, and the serious responsibility of my job ever present in my mind, my load is lightened witnessing people behaving in a caring way. As I slowed and passed by these kind people I was able to forget the many narcissistic (Excessive love or admiration of oneself. A psychological condition characterized by self-preoccupation, lack of empathy, and unconscious deficits in self-esteem) individuals I am confronted with daily.
I believe we are heading toward the downfall of our nation if we do not do not reverse the stunning growth of narcissists within our population. The success of the United States has been built upon a belief that helping each other is beneficial to all. What needs to change? People need to ask, "What can I do to help?" not "What is in this for me?" It's as simple as that.
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