Initiative, ingenuity and inventiveness

Think of all the gadgets and conveniences that have been devised to meet our needs, no matter how trivial; machines which buff our shoes before we leave the house; ways of turning on the lights with a sound; devices acting at a distance to save us steps and movement. The inventiveness, initiative and ingenuity of human beings with respect to matters that are not life and death, testify to truth of human poverty! We show a great deal of ingenuity when it comes to our comfort and security. But our world lacks inventiveness in dealing with acts and deeds of human love - we should be creative in listening, understanding, caring, patience and ability to respond practically to the problems in our own environment, family, home, neighbourhood, friends, and life.

small deeds done are better than great ones planned!