"What Would You Do?"

Last night, I watched a show that was really inspiring – it was called “What Would You Do?” In the one-hour show, hired actors acted out a situation in which other people could step up or simply walk by.
In one of the situations, there were three guys beating up another guy, a Latino. A few people called the police, but the majority of the people witnessing the beating simply walked by, ignoring what they were seeing. Only a handful of people actually stopped and intervened.
As I thought about what I would do, I was embarrassed to come up to the conclusion that I would call the police but would probably not intervene. I would not only be scared for my own life, but also for putting my family in a situation where they would have to live without a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister – not that it’s a justifiable excuse.
And then something happened. As I continued to watch people’s reactions to this beating, a car stop and a 5 ft 2 woman step out. She put herself between the aggressors and the man and told them to stop and leave him alone. I was so impressed with her courage, selflessness, and willingness to put herself in danger to save this man’s life.
It inspired and motivated me to be the best person I can be, to always put others above myself and their needs above mine, and to help those around me whether they are friends or complete strangers. I recommend anyone who hasn’t watched this show to watch it – it will change your perspective on how you can make a difference in others’ lives.