give.
Bad things happen.
Then more bad things happen.
Lately natural disasters seem to multiply swiftly.
Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Wildfires. Landslides. Typhoons. Flooding.
That's just in the past couple months.
It's staggering.
When confronted with the enormity of these disasters I initially have an overwhelming feeling of shock and concern. Don't we all? Unfortunately after days of being inundated with disturbing images I admit to lapsing into a numbed indifference. Which invariably leads to a state of apathy. Dragging me over the cliff to not caring. Not my problem. Nothingness.
Wow. That was a quick trip to a bad place.
Sadly this is true because my day-to-day life is not impacted. It allows me to be oblivious and self-centered.
But, what if I can jerk myself out of the arms of apathy? Thrust past despair? Jump into hope instead?
If so, I believe there is a chance that generosity will find me.
I am certain that if I push through my selfishness God will lead me back to love. Compassion. Caring.
Not just for my family. Friends. Neighbors.
But. For. Those. I. Do. Not. Know.
I wish my first instinct was not "whether" but "how".
How can I help? How can I give? How can I support?
I desire to be that person.
But honestly my good intentions are nothing if not followed by action.
I must decide to come alongside. Join others in giving. Whether it be money. Food. Underwear.
Small? Yes.
Insignificant. No.
If we all just give a little it adds up.
Just ask JJ Watt.
Okay, maybe that's a lofty example but you get my point.
Lots of little = BIG.
I can no longer turn a blind eye.
Because if it happens to you. It happens to me.
We're in this together.
Will you join me in giving?
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”