This morning at breakfast, I was discussing with my Japanese pastor that it is disconcerting to me that the disparity between the extremely wealthy vs. the poor continues to widen in the United States and the middle class is being phased out each year.
As youngsters, we are taught "sharing is caring" but how many of us actually take the time to make donations? I believe that it is important to make even small donations and that every penny can make a difference. When I was enjoying the natural scenery at a nature trail, I noticed one of these donations bins for bird feeding of the exotic birds that migrate to our area and deposited .50 cents. I noticed that this small gesture made me feel innately happy feeling like I am making a contribution towards something that I received enjoyment from--watching the beautiful birds feasting.
Sometimes, I pass one of these donations containers and for some reason, I tend to walk right by. I think that I will make a habit of trying to put in a little something to make our world a brighter place for all species and citizens. All of our small contributions could really add up into something BIG for someone else. We are universally connected after all...