What are the qualities of a good neighbor?
Human beings are social animals. It is therefore their instinct to live together.
This factor has contributed towards civilization that gave rise to splendid cities
and towns. However the basic unit of all these grand cities, and for that matter
any human settlement is a neighborhood. Since we are social animals, we have
to interact with each other and develop social relationship. In this regard, it is
imperative to develop warm convivial relationship with our neighbors. For this
purpose, it is also very important to have good neighbors as neighbors play a
very important role in one's life.
There are many attributes of a good neighbor. First of all, a good neighbor
should be a responsible person, mindful of others' rights, which include privacy,
peace and security. A good neighbor must therefore avoid unnecessary
intrusions into his or her neighbors' personal matters. Also, a good neighbor
must avoid practices that are likely to disturb the peace of his or her neighbors,
like creating noise, organizing congregations at odd hours, indulging in
altercations with them that are likely to cause tension in the neighborhood.
Secondly, a good neighbor must be caring towards others and be ready to help
them in time of need. This is especially true when there is a emergency, like a
fire, an earthquake or other calamities. In such a situation, neighbors are the
first ones who can provide help to those unfortunate ones who have been struck
with the adversity, and must do so in a selfless manner. Also there may be
instances when one may have to leave his or her family, especially children at
home due to unavoidable circumstances. In such a situation a good neighbor is
required to take care of their needs and help them in all ways possible.
There may be cases where there are neighbors who are not financially well off.
In such cases a good neighbor is required to be helpful towards the unfortunate
ones in all possible ways, like sharing one's food with them, or providing them
with gifts.
It is said that one has the liberty to choose friends but one may not have the
luxury to choose neighbors. Having good neighbors is thus a blessing and one
must value good neighbors, while trying to be good neighbors towards them.
Enjoy Reading
HPS Cheema (JBIT Dehradun )
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