Think Then Act

So going along with the same topic as everyone else, I want to discuss Mill's belief that one shouldn't interfere in others' lives unless that person is causing harm to others, but I want to look at it in a different light. So here goes nothing. First off, it is important to remember that most of the time people harm themselves because they crave attention. Knowing this is the case most of the time, when we see others harming themselves, we shouldn't judge them and jump to conclusions. We have no idea what they are going through, and to be honest we probably don't want to know. So instead of judging and writing them off, we should show compassion in some form or another. Whether it be spoken words of encouragement or acts of kindness, both go a long way. I believe that it is important to first build a relationship with them. From there we can proceed to share our convictions with them and attempt to show them how they are ultimately harming themselves and others. Trust must be the foundation, and that takes time and effort to build up. So next time you encounter someone who is harming themselves, take a moment to think about these points I have mentioned before you act. You never how your actions may just turn that person's life around.

I commented on Kimberly's Leave or Intervene.