It always happens that the essence of the work is lost, and the outward form survives. Not only does this outward form survive, but it also loses all its semblance and transforms into mere optics. For instance, politics has become but a second name for the optics now.
Likewise, in the work of “flood relief,” be it being done by private actors or by the government functionaries, photo ops (photo opportunities) have attained supremacy over the essence of helping others.
In the wake of this, it behooves that all such photo ops be completely shunned.
Along with being shunned, people should disapprove of them and those who indulge in photo ops while helping others.
No photo ops while helping others.
Help others without photo ops.
No photo ops.
Help others by being anonymous.
9-9-2025