The goodness of people

This winter has been cold, with almost record breaking snow. It reminds me of how people come together in times of disaster. On September 11, 2001 people were somehow able to unite and work to the common good. To some extent in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina people were able to help each other. People are still in 2009 going to New Orleans to help rebuild the city. Sometimes it seems, that once the disaster passes everyone goes back to their self-centered, egotistical selves. Or maybe these are not the same people.

Many times in my career, I have worked with people dedicated to helping others. These include volunteer and professional firemen, Emergency Medical Service workers, ambulance attendants, policemen, nurses, counselors, and case managers. These clients come to counseling
because of the politics in these professions. They express a deep concern for their fellow man, but feel their hands are tied by the constraints of business and finance. We need to find ways to allow that goodness to surface.