We Lacked Discipline
I like to observe other people’s behavior, even if I need to influence them a little just to know what their reaction would be. I guess for me it is quite normal to do, so if you see me stare, know that you are being observed. I have to admit that I prefer to gauge people’s reaction using my ears instead.
One of my favorite times to watch people’s behavior is when I am riding my motorcycle. I remember seeing people throwing thrash outside their car’s window onto the street. Which makes me wonder, do they even understand the concept of trash bin? I have one in my car so that we can put our trash into it to dispose of later, properly of course.
That brought me to another conclusion I have made a long time ago. Most people in Jakarta don’t really exercise enough self discipline to dispose of their trash properly. Most are just being plain ignorant about throwing their trash away. I admit that I wonder why, it was not that hard to find a trash can and put your trash there.
Perhaps we are not yet ready to take responsibility for our own action. It makes me sad, but all I can do is remembering that if I want the world to change I need to change first. I hope that it reminds me to always put away your trash properly and hope that I could be a god example for others.
