I'm feeling a bit philosophical today.
Here's the setting...I am currently working at a large corporation. Making enough money to pay the bills, and stop by McDonalds every now and then. Yet, I feel like there's a whole lot more I should be doing with my life.
Shouldn't I be doing something about this gang situation? Aren't there some non-profit organizations that could really benefit from having someone with my skills and experiences? Couldn't I be doing something that makes more of an impact?
Well, here's the other side of the coin...I am earning an honest living. By doing so, I have put my family--my children especially--in a position where they can get a solid education and observe the reality of getting up every day and going to work.
So I may not be saving the world "out there", but maybe I am contributing to the welfare of the world by building up individuals I'm accountable for "right here".
Rachelle Ferrell used to sing a song with the following lyrics:
"How can we heal the wounds of the world, if we cannot heal our own?
Where does peace on Earth begin, if not in the home?"
Any thoughts on this?
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Rev_B, you're right. You can't be selfish and only think about yourself. The point I'm hoping to make is that you can't neglect the responsibility you have to those nearby in order to impact the lives of individuals "over yonder". I am making an assumption that we all agree that we need to be service-oriented. But once again, we can't heal wounds (hunger, illiteracy, etc) across town if we can't address the issues right under our own noses.
maybe this analogy will help...
The US government was across the world in record time to help the victims of the tsunami. However, US citizens were stranded for days during the aftermath of Katrina in New Orleans. It just doesn't make sense.
Oh the govt, oh the govt. They are the number 1 violators of what you speak about. Everyone else is taken care of except our own. As relates to our family, we must take care of our home first before we reach out. As we train our children we must show them what less fortunate people experience and help our children gain perspective.
Good questions by the way, but some questions for me that it, desire more deeper reflection.
Working to pay the bills ,is , boring.
Now working and contributing to society, and doing for others, however small, now that has a reward that not even money can buy.
I understand the need to take care of ones family. Thats the uttermost of all needs, but contributing, and making one small dent in someones life, without reward, now thats awesome feeling.
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