Sometimes What People Need is a Second Chance

Anyone who lives in a very supportive environment can say that their success in life is brought about by the love and support of people around them. This is especially true for anyone who is surrounded by such wonderful people—but what about for those who hardly have any kind of support at all? For them, growing up was tough; every single day was mere survival; and the future didn’t look promising at all.


There are people in our lives who need a certain kind of support whether that be material, moral, emotional, or even spiritual. Sometimes it’s quite obvious to know if a person is in need of material support but oftentimes, it takes a lot of skill and a certain ‘gift’ to discern if a person is in genuine need.


I had my fair share of experiences with people who benefited from what I have to offer and there’s simply no complaining on my part—I understand the true meaning of giving without asking for anything in return. Once I was carried away by my feeling of discouragement and told myself that I won’t be ‘too generous’ next time around because of how certain individuals took advantage of my sincerity and generosity. But I’ve learned along the way that sometimes we just need to understand and give that unconditional love in the hope that the person concerned will be transformed. Most often we may not see any kind of transformation at all but if our efforts are all taken together to change people’s lives in our community, I think the idea of continuing our work is worth the risk.


For people who are broken and struggling with life’s challenges, they are the ones who need our help. For all of us who are in a better position, we just have to step forward and extend that helping hand. After all, sometimes what people need is a second chance to make it through and we can make that happen.