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A few people that make this world a nicer place
Posted in Purpose, Role model on the Nov 22, 2007
I read in today’s Washington Post about four people that truly make life a better place for those around them.
Tony Brunswick is a photographer who is taking portraits of homeless families. Mary Brown helps boys growing up in the projects to see and appreciate the beauty that surrounds them. The Chinese American Senior Services Association was founded by Vivien Hsueh an provides a community gathering place for elderly Chinese. Inspired by his mom, Kevin Beverly has granted nine $1,000 scholarships over the past four years to kids demonstrating they are engaged and giving back to their community.
The article by Darragh Johnson as Washington Post Staff Writer is well worth the read. Hopefully, you too will be inspired.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/21/AR2007112102607.html
Who deserves the attention?
Posted in Purpose on the Jun 18, 2007
I am so tired of seeing and hearing about these young “celebrities” on the evening news, various magazines and talk radio. We must have something better to talk about than their crazy antics.
I’d like to challenge each and every one of us to discuss people that are really doing wonderful things in the world – Where their actions are really making a difference to their families and their communities.
The world is filled with people who are combating difficult circumstances to make the world a better place. Aren’t they worth a mention?
I recently read an article in a local publication about a young man who is overcoming terrific physical obstacles to pursue a sport he loves. Despite serious birth defects, this young man is a member of the local wrestling program. He even won his first match during the past season. This is a young man that should be a topic of conversation. This is a young man that inspired me just by reading the article. You can read the full article here.
Our communities are filled with many people like this. Let’s give those people the attention they deserve. Let’s make them the “celebrities” that we want to hear about.