Day 22# Soapbox Saga

In all honesty – I believe that when one is given a free ticket to rant, giving it up would be complete stupidity. 
*Clears throat*
I could have used this opportunity to speak about the rubbish economic situation of West Bengal, or even how I feel very strongly about people who refuse to ban shark fin soup, or take it a step forward and share my thoughts on how so many countries are so lax about recycling. 
But I’m going to go selfish on this one and write about something that I face frequently, in dealing with people in today’s world – relationships for convenience.
Diseased by thinking from the heart, there have been several times in my life, when I have associated with people and evolved to grow into relationships with them – a friend, a sister, a niece or even just a relative. It is sad to say that at times more than once, I’ve been disappointed. 
Is it me, or does it seem that people do not have time for anything or anyone save themselves? 
I’m no saint, but I don’t find it difficult to check up on my friends even when they are continents apart, call my brother when I feel like he needs it, send a birthday card or even click a few mouse buttons to make someone’s day special. It is never a burden – on the contrary – it makes me happy to be a part of their lives, their little happy moments and most importantly, in times of grief. 
Having learnt from experience, I have grown up to not expect any of this, from the people that I know and live around. Even then, certain instances I cannot let go without a comment. 
There’s one probable incident that has triggered this rant, but its not the first – and I’m quite sure it won’t be the last. 
People will still continue to remember when convenient, make use when needed, love when they need you to do something and then forget. 
Is being even mediocrely selfless a non-existent emotion?