The unrelenting spirit to survive of our world's poorest people never ceases to amaze me. With so little resources, these people continue to manage; they get by, and in doing so they find joy in their lives.
In an age when the world is advancing and changing exponentially, the gap between the wealthy and the poor continues to grow. Such change calls for actions of responsibility from those with the capacity to create growth for those who are without the resources to foster change on their own.
Such thoughts dominate the mind of this writer during times of holiday cheer. While others may think of the gifts they will be exchanging with their loved ones, The thoughts that prevail mine are questions of what I may do for the less fortunate. This concept being claimed as Christian amuses me, since I do not consider myself Christian...
However, an inexorable need continues to pull at me during these times; it is this need that gave me my impulsive idea last night. And the idea is this...
I will be visiting Mexico for Christmas this year. I am going to visit my Mexican loved ones, and to initiate the grand plan for my Blueprints vision with the head of education in Oaxaca. As mentioned in my last blog pertaining to this Blueprints Vision; I have decided to work on building an international community of students and educators, working in a cultural exchange and promoting service learning between our two countries.
Aside from my already laid plans, I have decided to use my Birthday as a benefit to round up donations for less fortunate children in Oaxaca. Items such as toys, books, school supplies and clothes are what I will be gathering in order to donate to an orphanage or school. Now, while this started off as a one time, random project, I have to ask myself why this couldn't be incorporated into my Blueprints Vision. Why couldn't this assistance be continued past this holiday season??
So in addition to the ideas that I have brainstormed for the cultural exchange, and international student community, it is my belief that this would be another wonderful aspect to add to the program I am working to build.
Because of this, I ask that if any readers have any advice or assistance that you feel you are capable of offering, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, and HAppy Holidays to you and yours.
