I think that the Spanish teacher in me tends to be hypersensitive about international tradgedies. My heart is always pulled by the less fortunate, especially our brothers and sisters in third world countries. Why is it that people can only seem to come together in times of tragedy? Don't get me wrong, I am glad that people do step up in these difficult times.
There are many events both domestic and international in which we see the compassion of our fellow man in action, some of which include the 2004 Tsunami, The 2001 World Trade Center attack, Hurricane Katrina and the Hatian Earthquake of 2010. I love it when we can come together and help our friends across the waters, but what about us? It's difficult to have a global impact without a local impartation.
How is it that one of the world's youngest and wealthiest countries has a declining education system? Why are there more African American young men incarcerated than in schools and universities? Why is it that we value entertainment over intellect? Our local , state and federal systems are broken and are in need of desparate repair and attention. What are you doing to make a difference? Are you a part of the problem (the naysayers and complainers), or are you a part of the solution? The challenge for today is to identify a local need in your community; mentoring, motivational speaking, spending time with the elders, tutoring, or coaching; whatever it is, just do it, and encourage someone else to do so as well. It only takes a spark to get a fire going. How can you have a global impact without a local impartation?
Peace,
Karsten
No comments:
Post a Comment