At first glance, it seems as if mutual help and respect between different generations belong to the the good old days, but life stories reveal that they are still present today. This is also the story that Vera Horjak Kravos shared with me.
An acquaintance of hers, who accompanies senior citizens to the seaside for a few days in the summer, shared with her the story of the group's heartwarming experience on the train ride home from Primorska.
Many of the elderly were a bit daunted by the thought of how they would get to Celje after their holiday at the seaside, as they had to change trains in Ljubljana. When they arrived, some of them looked around anxiously for a seat. The outlook was rather bleak, as the train was pretty full.
On the same train at the same time was a group of young people who were also returning from Primorska, where they were recording music content. Their views and those of the elderly met, and then a really nice surprise happened. The young people gave up their seats without hesitation and helped them with their luggage, so everything went smoothly.
Travelling is usually full of unpredictable adventures, and that was the case this time too. When the conductor was checking the tickets during the journey, he realised that the younger girl in the group did not have her own. Since she had no money for it, the older passenger quickly came up and said to the conductor: »If she has no money, we will pay for her ticket.« The conductor also seemed to have got used to the good atmosphere on the train and replied to the woman, »It's OK. We'll sort it out,« and then walked on.
The atmosphere on board continued to be pleasant. It was as if the younger and older generations, despite their differences in years, had bonded together in mutual support and respect. The young people, full of impressions from the filming, started singing and dancing in a rap style when asked to show what they had been doing on the shore. This led to a mini-party which was enjoyed by all.
When the train arrived in Celje with a diverse group, the young people came to the aid of the elderly again. They made sure everyone got off the train without any problems and helped them with their luggage. Many of them still remember that ride with a smile on their faces.
»How little it takes to make a person happy,« adds Mrs Vera, as she concludes her heartwarming story. I agree completely. It is the small, heartfelt gestures that sink deep into the heart and memory. You don't have to have a lot to help. It is enough to be human to your fellow human being.
Mateja Sekavčnik, 15. 12. 2025
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