I have been giving a lot of thought to my place in the world. I am so fortunate--I was born in a time and place in which I have the gifts of food, shelter, clothing, and basic safety. And I can pass these gifts on to my children.
I believe that because of the accident of birth and the advantages I was given, unearned, that I have an obligation to give back to society. We do that as a family in the form of charity, volunteer work, and lifestyle choices.
In a few weeks, the world will be celebrating an International Day of Peace (September 21).
In honor of that day, I would like to challenge bloggers around the world to write a blog post titled: Giving Back, talking about what you are able to do in order to give back the world. This can include organizations you personally support, though I really want to showcase actions. Do you volunteer in community organizations? Your local school district? Regional, national, or international organizations? Do you maintain a community garden? How about simple things in your neighborhood like shoveling your neighbor's walkway when it snows because you know she can't? Picking up bottles and cans along the bike path to recycle?
Big or small, what do you do for your world?
Every action has an impact. Let's show the world how much a group of regular individuals can do.
If you would like to participate in the Blogger Giving Back Challenge, leave a comment here in this post with a link back to your blog, or send me an email. I'll work out the details of sharing all the blog links in preparation of post day, September 21st.
Please spread the word. You can make a difference. We can all make a difference.
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Posted By LJCohen to Once in a Blue Muse: A poet's journal at 7/21/2007 02:39:00 PM
I have accepted this challenge.
Will you?
Go to Once in a Blue Muse and let LJ know!
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