Anarchist Memes

Anarchy accepts that each of us will only contribute as much as we are willing and capable. There's no hierarchical force to make us do anything we don't agree to of our own accord. My motivation to help others comes from a natural human compassion for others. And that's why I surround myself, by my own choice, with others who are also compassionate. When I need help, I'm certain my friends and family will be there for me. And the way that others help out is in accord with their own preferences. I expect others to know their own boundaries, and I try to respect those boundaries. So to answer your question, maybe that vulnerable person is someone you care for, for reasons of your own. Maybe they introduced you to your life partner, and you are grateful for that. Maybe when you were vulnerable they helped you. Maybe you have chosen to help every 3rd person in need, because that's how you do things. So let me ask you, what motivates you to help the vulnerable? Is your motivation only transactional? Do you only help others who are "above you" in some hierarchical sense?

In thinking about your question I did some reading, and came across this quote:

“If you have come here to help me then you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine then let us work together.”

— Lila Watson, aboriginal activist

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarchy

https://theanarchistlibrary.org/