First Step to Making a Better World
In the world we live in today, I believe one of the biggest issues is that most people are selfish and only care about what is going on in their own lives. Although it is not on the news, we know that there are many people suffering in the world; children starving, people living on the streets, etc. I'm not saying that everyone should give up everything they have to help these people out but if people cared just a little and made a small effort every once in a while, the world would be a much better place, with compassion.To start off, I find it that some days I don't have anything to do and I just sit at home and watch TV. If I would just go outside and find a way to help someone, maybe volunteer my free time it would be nice. Now I'm not trying to make up excuses for myself but if I had a more consistent schedule I would probably have done this. I believe that people should think this way and just try to see what they could do to maybe make a difference in someone's life. I love the idea that everyone wants to help and feed the homeless on Christmas, but why not try to do something like that throughout the year instead of just one day out of the year. It would probably mean a lot more to them than for yourself. Also, little things that you don't even think or care about. Instead of leaving them around the house and never touching it or throwing it away, maybe you could go and donate it. Maybe once a year my family will go and clean out our closets. The clothes we get rid of are not worn out, maybe they just don't fit or are not trendy anymore. These things that we don't want, other children would love. Just like chapter 1 in the blue sweater, something that could mean nothing to you could mean a whole lot more to someone else.
So everyone should really just start thinking about others a little more.
It's true, we are all so wrapped up in our own worlds that it often takes a special occasion to get us thinking about others. I think it would be really beneficial if everyone took something that they were passionate about or really great at and used that skill/interest in volunteering. This way it would be constantly on your mind and a win win for everyone involved.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your point that it's important to have compassion. If each of us was able to help a homeless person outside USC or a neighbor, the problem becomes localized. In many ways, I feel like technology has distanced ourself from the world. Yes, we know what is going on in but we are more concerned about Instagram likes, snapchat views, etc. I feel the world can use a little more compassion.
ReplyDeleteI do agree that everyone should think about what can they do to help change the world. There are a lot of opportunities for us to help others and those opportunities are always around us, but people just don't care about it and just focus on their work. Sometimes we should put down our work and go out to explore around what the world is happening
ReplyDeleteIt's really nice of your family to donate clothes once a year to charities. I think that's something that we all should be doing. I totally agree that if we could just donate something, it's gonna be a big deal for poor people.
ReplyDeleteI think it's nice to give back consistently. Once we make charitable actions a repeating pattern, it's much easier to follow through and make the world a better place.
ReplyDeleteI think your next step can establish a organization that collect donated food and clothes and deliver them to some homeless and beggars. Actually this is my next step too!
ReplyDeleteI think that for next steps you may want to focus on the clothing idea you proposed. Starting a drive that collected old clothing and gave it to those in need, possible through a store format (similar to Goodwill) might be nice. You could even have donators leave a note on a tag for the recipient to encourage caring about others.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can start donating your clothes more often and tell your friends and family
ReplyDeleteI think the next step will be joining volunteering organization. Through associating yourself with people with similar mindset, you can spread your idea exponentially. The more number of people receives the message, the bigger the ripple effect will be.
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