To all my non-existent readers,
This blog was started because I read. I read about current events, the happenings in the world, and I end up feeling lost and helpless. When I hear the story of a 12 year old girl trafficked into sexual slavery, a young child battling cancer, the massive rape epidemic resulting from years of civil war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or the soldier who was not afforded the emotional care necessary after returning from defending my freedom, well I can't just look the other way.
It is difficult for me to not feel guilty for my wonderful, full and joyful life. There are so many things I take for granted on a daily basis; simple trips to the grocery store with a world of food at my fingertips, my car that carts myself and my growing family from place to place, my house which is comfortable, safe, and dry. It is easy to escape that guilt by writing a check but it is far more difficult to actually do something.
The purpose of this blog is to inspire action. I will try to post organizations to volunteer with, ways to be a more responsible consumer, reviews on documentaries and books that deal with issues, and general thoughts on better ways to become involved. Perhaps you will be introduced to an issue or an organization you didn't know existed. It may turn out that despite being passionate about different causes, you still take away new ways of supporting those organizations you love. Whatever you take away from this blog, I hope it is worth wile.
With love,
Ingrid
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please take a minute or two to let me know if this post was useful to you, or if you have any suggestions! Please be respectful and courteous in your comments.