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It is common today to hear about indifference, selfishness, greed and misery.
However, if there are those who only think of themselves ignoring the well-being of others, more and more there are movements of solidarity happening around us.
It was a spontaneous initiative that saved the lives of nine people on a beach in Florida.
Roberta was in the company of her mother, husband, children and nephews. After diving in the sea, she was surprised to find her family members very far from the shore. The children cried and everyone shouted that they were being pulled away by the current.
Desperate, thinking of saving them, she entered the water again. A bather noticed and soon realized that people were drowning. Immediately, she picked up a bodyboard she found on the sand and swam towards the family. Meanwhile, her husband also entered the water, with some people, starting to form a human current.
And, while Jessica was rowing, the chain increased, with eighty people joining hands, reaching a distance of one hundred meters.
Thanks to this, it was possible to save all the family members, bringing them to the sand one by one.
Roberta later commented that she did not even remember being rescued. She just remembered waking up on the beach after passing out. Her mother had to be resuscitated and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance.
Deeply grateful, she said she owed her and the lives of her family members to this great bond of solidarity that was formed when she discovered people in danger.
Good Examples
The spontaneity of this example is noteworthy. It shows us that there's always support for good, everywhere. It also shows us how open we are ready to help others when they need.
And this example teaches us another important lesson - good examples that inspire others make a big difference.
Difference between poverty and hunger. Difference between misery and acceptance. Difference between ignorance and instruction.
Final Thoughts
In essence, this story teaches us that it doesn't matter who we are, what country we come from or what language we speak. We are a single family living in the same world and our good actions not only benefit others but ourselves too.
Think about it.
