Why do people hesitate to reach out...

On saturday one of my students lost his father. Without a second thought I had made up my mind to go over to his house. I was very surprised and amazed that none of my colleagues had volunteered to come with me. I wondered why people hesitate to reach out. Is it that they do not want to face death? 

I shrugged away the thoughts and went over to his house. As I wiped his tears and hugged his mother I knew I had done the right thing and will continue doing so..I shall not wait for anyone. I need not!