Should I have helped her ? or was I too late.. ?

Whenever I leave from work early, I used to see this old lady near my office at the traffic light selling agarbattis (Incense sticks).. This is at the Cathedral and John Cannon School Traffic light at Fort in Mumbai.
She is around 65 years of age, wrinkled face, wears a saree, and overall seems to be from a decent family based on her appearance.
Recently, I saw her begging at the car windows from people who stop at the light…and felt that I should help her in some way..
I dediced that I would talk to her and try to find out more about her background and if there is anyway that I could help her ..Maybe get her into an old age home..
But, I have not seen her at the light in the last week or so.. I hope she is fine..
Was I too late in deciding to help her ??
I hope not..

Back After a Sabbatical

This is inspired by a blog by Keshi ,,my blog pal
When I drive through the crowded streets of Mumbai and see people and vehicles moving around like ants ..I often wonder how are their lives different from mine..
Yesterday, I was driving home and saw this lady at the traffic light waiting to cross the road and move towards the railway station.
The following thoughts came to my mind
Where must she be working ? - may be as a secretary in some private firm
What must she be earning ? Rs 5000-10000 a month ?
What would she do after she got home ? – Make dinner for the family ? Help her kids with their homework ?
Is she happy with what she is doing in life ?
Would age just zoom past her while she is living this prosaic life ?There are so many of us who live our life like this.. Like clock work.. no change..
Is this the right way to live ?
Should we be “living our lives” rather than life happening!!