When you bump shoulders with someone in the halls, you think What’s their problem? You don’t know they just learned they failed their midterm.
When a bear bothers you in the woods, you think What are they doing here? even though you’re the one in the bear’s home.
When cracked plastic hits the garbage, you think Oh well not realizing the journey it will go on from the recycling bin to a fish’s stomach.
Humans seem to only ever think about ourselves. Why are we only ever thinking about ourselves?
Maybe it’s time to shift points of view.
POV: For once, look down. — the loneliest book at the library
POV: Let me do my job in peace! — the self-conscious microwave
POV: Maybe one day someone will notice me. — the longing bulletin board
POV: There are too many humans around here. — the disgruntled Main Mall squirrel
POV: I may be washed up, but at least I can watch the sunset. — the tired driftwood
POV: Please don't forget me. — the sock that will be left behind
POV: I hope no one steps on me today. — the worried worm
POV: How lovely that they get to enjoy the snow with me. — the intrigued eagle