It’s ironic that I am writing to spread positive stories and recollecting one of the worst attacks of terrorism India has ever faced.
What it teaches us is that human behavior is what you remember.Kindness empathy, helpfulness and just being there for absolute strangers at the cost of own life.
When the terrorists attacked the Taj Hotel on 26th November 2008 none of the hotel staff fled.In fact, it was because of their courage, empathy and quick thinking many lived.
These heroes of the Taj Hotel had their lives changed forever because they decided to stay and fight. Some of them are no more with us and some are battle-scarred.
What should we do to fight terrorism?
#1 Spread more stories of positivity and hope.What we focus on grows. Today I choose to focus on the brave and good people at Taj Hotels Mumbai. The bell boys, the housekeeping, the kitchen staff, the front desk, and managers. Their contribution to this fight needs to be remembered.
#2 Grow stronger physically and emotionally.God gives us the battles we can win.So believe me we will win.
#3 Meditate.
Its one way of tackling the storm battling inside us when we think why?Oh God, why?
It’s probably the best way to calm our inner storms.
#4 Be aware .
#5 Help our Government and army as much as we can to fight those who want to spread terror.
Writing this to share the hopes of our world with #WATWB
Yes, it was indeed a sad day. We lost so many innocents but the brave won. Risking their lives and saving innocents – it was a powerful message of hope.
Thank you for sharing, Amrita.
It’s 26th Nov today and we still remember the terror attacks on the Taj Hotel. It’s awe-inspiring what the employees of the hotel did for their guests! Risking their own lives to save the guests is the most selfless acts of kindness they could have done. True..grades are not everything. It’s empathy and kindness and character that plays an important role in one’s life.
Very true.