My Experience with Neighbours and the Lessons Learned
How are you, my dear dear Steemit friends?
I hope that by the infinite mercy of the Almighty, you are all well and healthy with your families. I am also very well, Alhamdulillah, with your prayers and blessings.
Today I am going to participate in a wonderful competition organized by the Steem4nigeria community. Our topic today is our experience with neighbors and some practical lessons learned from it.
Humans are social creatures. None of us can live alone in society. After family, the closest people in our daily lives are our neighbors. Many of our stories of happiness and sorrow are intertwined with our neighbors. Today I will share with you a real-life experience of my neighbors.
A memorable experience with my neighbor (positive)
A few years ago. When I started living alone in a rented house in a new area for the purpose of studying and working, I did not know anyone around me. At first, I felt quite lonely due to the new environment. One day, I suddenly developed a high fever in the middle of the night. I was in no physical condition to prepare medicine or food alone at home. I felt quite helpless.
The next morning, a neighbor from the next flat knocked on the door. She must have heard some word of my cough or illness the day before. Seeing my weak condition, she did not delay any longer. She took care of me like her own child and brought me hot food and medicine. She came to check on me several times throughout the day. This positive experience left a deep mark on my mind. I understand how close people can be even in unfamiliar places.
What did I learn from this experience?
This incident taught me two important lessons:
In times of danger, one should never hesitate or hesitate to ask for help. People are for people.
No matter how busy we are in our own lives, we need to keep an eye on the people around us. A little sympathy or help from us can bring great relief to another person.
What qualities should a good neighbor have in my eyes?
In my opinion, an ideal neighbor should have the following qualities:
Cooperative attitude: The mentality of standing by each other in any ordinary or emergency situation.
Respect for personal boundaries: Everyone has their own life and privacy. So do not show unwanted curiosity in the personal affairs of your neighbor.
Mutual tolerance: Solving minor issues (such as soft words or the way to travel) through discussion without getting into disputes.
Good manners: Exchanging greetings with a smile when you meet, which strengthens mutual bonds.
Are neighbors really that important?
I think neighbors are very important in our lives. Our relatives or friends may live far away. They cannot reach us immediately in an emergency such as a sudden illness, accident or any danger. But a neighbor is only a few seconds away. In any crisis, they can be the first to extend a helping hand. Therefore, the importance of a good neighbor for a safe and peaceful life is immense.
Maintaining a good and cordial relationship with neighbors is necessary for our own mental peace and social security. Let us also try to become a good neighbor for each other.
I am inviting 3 of my friends to participate in this beautiful competition: