Pay It Forward & Haiti

I revisit the points I made in a previous blog about the idea of paying it forward. If not in this blog, it was in my previous blog. The discussion centered around the movie Pay It Forward where a young student has the idea that if everyone helps a "X" number of people, then it would be beneficial to the world. In his case, I think the number was 3. While in the movie pay it forward, the random act of kindness was not planned or for any particular reason, we all have an opportunity to pay it forward. While the chances of someone in Haiti benefiting us in terms of economics or material wealth is minimal, the spiritual and emotional rewards will be beyond belief. While the concept of pay it forward believes that nothing should be expected in return for your good deed, I believe it is inevitable that you will be rewarded.

As you can see, the city is in ruins (video), the people in disbelieve (pictures) and the longer we wait, the higher the likelihood that even greater troubles lurk on the horizon. You can always donate directly to one of these organizations such as the American Red Cross, CARE, Oxfam, World Vision among others by checking out the link: http://www.networkforgood.org/?source=AOL&cmpgn=DOT. I would google the actual website of the organizations when donating so you can donate to the organization directly.

So let's do our own part and donate what we can, whether, food, clothing, supplies, money or simply your time, whether in volunteering, prayer or in your thoughts! Donations do not always have to be physical.

In any case, when this disaster has come and gone, remember this concept and idea, that if you pay it forward, maybe it's true that simply one person can change the lives of so many people. Not only will you feel rewarded by helping someone else, the chances of someone being there to help you will increase when you need the assistance. My guess is, this is a good time to start.