Potato Problem!

I think about it everyday. I can’t get over it.

I ask people what they do.

- Advertising
- Interesting! What else do you do? What is your passion?
- I am not sure what you mean!
- Well, I like writing. I love following the news, thinking about current events and I like being active in the society. I think there is a lot I can do.
- Ok…that’s great. I have a house. I like renovating. That’s something else I do.
- I see. What about arts? Do you play music, maybe?
- Not really. But I like going to the gym.

So, you tell me. How are you different from a potato plant? You eat, you grow, you reproduce and then you die.

I have great respect for teachers, professors, social workers, journalists, nurses, some (only some) lawyers, some doctors, some politicians and others whose jobs deal with carrying the weight of the society. Most of these people end up dedicating some of their time to helping others without any pay.

I would like to believe that I make a difference by protecting the health of the environment and safety of the public. But still, I know that my share of chores in making this world a better place is bigger than that.

Maybe it’s just me. But I can’t help but hear the person in my head whispering “Potato!” every time I meet a new person whose passion in life includes going to the gym, buying a big TV, a bigger house or a nicer car.

Does anyone think that they should care about others? Others who can’t run their lives on their own? Is anyone interested in making our world, our country or at least our city a better, nicer and kinder place?