Everything that needed to be said about this natural disaster has in one way or another been said so i will wonder off the beaten path to make a point unrelated and yet surprisingly relevant.
Natural disasters are completely and unalterably unpredictable and yet we are always without exception left in the after mass pondering what we could have done to prevent the disaster and than the politicians jump head first in giving away our money.
The last time I checked their were thousands of non for profit organizations who are out in the real world helping and assisting the truly needy day after day with no fan-fare because they do what they do with a humble heart. These wonderful people are committed to helping where ever disaster strikes without concern for their on safety in many instances. They aren’t looking for accolades or public recognition only in getting help to where it is needed. This kind of benevolence is repeated day after day throughout the world by kind loving people just doing what they know in their heart is the right thing to do.
I don’t want to appear callus but did you notice that when a natural disaster occurs certain entertainers hold press conferences or leak to the press that they are giving X amount of dollars to the relief effort? Well I have and frankly it is troubling in the sense these arrogant fools can’t keep their well doing to themselves. Are we to love these people more because of their good deed? It seems to me if you have the means to donate to any worthy cause regardless of the amount that should be a private affair between you, the recipient and God.
Speaking as an American I can say unequivably the American people are giving and generous and aren’t seeking a pat on the back. They have a warm heart and by their nature they love to help their fellow human beings. Small but yet sacrifical gifts have poured in from all parts of the world from so called ordinary folk who just want to help their fellow humans in Haiti. No press conference was called, no national media outlet tauted the great deed, no public recognition what so ever and yet these loving caring people made their donation never the less.
The politicians and the celebs as well as the rich and famous can learn from us ordinary folk who just live our lives the best we can and when someone needs our help we reach out gladly and without false pretense not seeking gratification but rather a true act of love and genuine caring. It isn’t about how much you give, it is about how much you love to give.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:48 pm God says if we tell and show everybody what we do here on Earth we have our reward; but if we do it in secret we shall have our reward in heaven.