How often do we feel grateful for what we have? Seldom on a day-to-day basis, right? A recent post by a Bengalurean went viral for all the right reasons. Walking on Church Street, the man chanced upon a young girl studying while selling Christmas decor. His post urged people to be grateful for what they have and stay aware of their privilege.
Post Shows Girl Studying While Selling Christmas Decor
Taking to his X, user @AbhinavXJ shared a photo of a sidewalk on Church Street. There, vendors are seen lining up to sell their items. Near a Pani Puri vendor, sits a young girl selling Christmas decorations. But what would catch your eye is that in her hands is a notebook. The X user explains that the woman is completing her homework whilst selling festive decorations for a living.
Accompanying the picture is the caption, “Saw a girl selling Christmas stuff in Church Street while finishing her homework, life’s tough, be grateful for your education.” This simple caption touched hearts with viewers instantly resonating with the image, determination and hardship of the young girl who was making a living with a lot of difficulties.
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Netizens Relate To Bengalurean Man’s Post
Ever since the post was shared, it garnered over 23.9k views and hordes of comments. X user Varun Bhargava wrote, “There will be a point, I promise myself, when I’ll make sure that kids like her don’t have to sell anything to make a living. I’ll make sure they get the right resources to study and grow in peace, without this struggle.”
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Another user, Shivendra, wrote, “Always thank god for what you have instead of blaming for what you want, not what you need.” Ayan Khan echoed, “Always thank god for what you have instead of blaming for what you want, not what you need.”
Meanwhile, what do you think about this viral post that has struck a chord with Netizens?
Cover Image Courtesy: X/@AbhinavXJ
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