LAX

A few weeks ago I was flying out of LAX airport. The security line was outside and ran along the sidewalk for about 50 yards (lots of people). I was worried about missing my flight and kept checking my cell phone to see how much time I had. Time was running low as the line seemed to grow in front of me. Worried I would miss my flight, I asked a few people what I could do in order to make my plane. I didn't really expect them to chauffeur me to the front of the line, but what were my options? I hoped at least for a little reassurance or someone to say, son't worry, we'll get you on the flight or keep an eye on you, whatever. Every response I got from each of the people working around the security checkpoint area said hey...it's not my problem or it's not my job or I can't do anything. I realize this is the outside world, your on your own, and its a busy LAX day, yet I thought to myself, if a kid came up to me and was worried or needed guidance, I would try to help the kid and not shun him off like a beggar. An esential question I have come up with is How can I help other people in this world, and I think that this is a good example of what some people choose to do. What I would do is different as I have noted, just becasue of the way I feel. Now days, people really appreciate if you reach out to them to try to keep them on track or to just offer a little help. You would be surprised how thankful people are when you assist in a situation that seems small to you becasue usually, it means more to them.