Sunday, August 18, 2019

Survival Run!


There is only one happiness in this life, to love and to be loved. George Sand

  
We area in a race for survival. For some life comes easy for most it is very difficult. "Survival of the fittest" is a phrase that originated from Darwinian evolutionary theory. Collins dictionary describes the phrase, ‘referring to a situation in which only the strongest people or things continue to live or be successful, while the others die or fail.’. We cannot deny the fact we need each other and even God designed the creation that way but we have limited our circle based on our personal convenience and interest.

Life can give immense meaning and bring joy when we try to give a helping hand to someone who is anxiously waiting for a help. Do we teach our children to share, help, be kind? I doubt if we are any longer familiar with the word kindness, love. Even if it has to be, it turns out to be selfish most of the times.

Sometimes we think people will take advantage of our kindness and remain isolated. I am sure it is not the case always. All of us can recall someone helping us at some point of our life. God has installed emotion in us, which is so beautiful and make sense to living. Do we mind igniting it and sharing the love and kindness?

I just want to share the real story of ‘Survival Run’ a triathlon (like marathon but with lots of natural hurdles) to complete the distance of 12 kms. This happened in San Francisco in 1971 where Harry Cordellos (Blind) took part and successfully completed with the help of Jack Bettencourt. Watch the YouTube video (link provided) how Jack Bettencourt guides him throughout. This is so, so inspirational. 


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