i have been meditating on how i can help out japan. for some reason, this time around, i did not rush to make a donation to unicef or the red cross like the other times mother nature stomped her foot down and shook the earth in places like haiti and sent mad tsunamis to sri lanka and thailand. every little bit counts, not matter how it is given, and although japan of all places holds a special place in my heart, i felt stuck and wanted to make my donation a little more focused and specific. i knew that the right moment would surface so i decided to go about my business and focus on myself and the answer would come - patience pays.
this afternoon, while jumping around in my inbox a bit, i came across an email from materials and applications and decided to open it and see what the upcoming fund raising event for japan was all about: heartbeat drawing. i was so bummed that i am not los angeles that weekend to be able to attend, but the answer finally came to me: the fund raiser is a benefit for architecture for humanity in japan. bingo! this is where i knew i had to donate. i immediately followed the link to their website and not only do i think that the cause is a most noble one - actually aiding in reBUILDING the city of sendai, i was also greatly moved when i found another worldwide effort has been launched by students: paper cranes for japan.
it amazes and humbles me to see how many people around the world, starting from my circle of friends and their businesses, to other small business owners on a global scale, as well as non-profits and corporations alike, are helping out however they can and donating some or all of the proceeds from product sales or services. we need to remember that even as an individual, our help counts too. so if you haven't found your favorite way to give a helping hand yet, hopefully you will be as inspired as i am to help rebuild japan!
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