There is no better exercise to the heart than reaching down and lifting someone up.
On the day when the whole word celebrates love and sharing, the inmates of an Old Age home would probably feel the pain of separation from their loved ones the most.
Some are there out of choice, some out of compulsion, some destitute, some diseased, some without knowledge of being abandoned. Like all, they too wish to be loved and cared for, not be endured with patient resignation. With the hoopla surrounding Valentine’s day, it is quite likely that there sense of emptiness becomes acute.
Arun Nagarajan, management batch of 2008, has been coordinating the slated activity, interfacing between NITIE and ex-colleagues from his L & T days. According to Arun “The most satisfying experience would entail giving joy through various acts of service to those sorely in need of it.
Last year a few L&Teers; celebrated this day with the 30 residents of Chenani Old age Home. And they came back with such blissful memories. This year with some of the L&Teers; in NITIE we are looking to go back with a large band of friends from here and strengthen this bond.”
Valentine’s Day is synonymous with the expression of love. The festival is indicative of the universality of such an emotion. That love and affection can transcend the toughest sociological barriers is anecdote enough. Yet, the key to a meaningful Valentine’s Day should be in its celebration ‘differently’.