Did you Know? The World Humanitarian Day.

The World Humanitarian Day is commemorated on the 19th of August of every year. 

World Humanitarian Day is a day dedicated to recognize humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as part of a Swedish-sponsored GA Resolution A/63/L.49 on the Strengthening of the Coordination of Emergency Assistance of the United Nations,^[1] and set as 19 August. It marks the day on which the then Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Iraq, Sérgio Vieira de Mello and 21 of his colleagues were killed in the bombing of the UN Headquarters in Baghdad.

 - source (wikipedia)

The word humanitarian is less known by many people around the world. It’s like they have forgotten the obvious of why and what mankind should be doing.

I challenge you to do a test and see if I am right or otherwise. Go to your TV switch to couple of TV channels and see the entertainment and illusion given out to the audience. To check reality turn on the world news and take some time to see what’s going around the world. Then prick yourself and see if you are dreaming or the things you see are real.

Sadly everybody including me is part of this illusion system of world. Since adapting is very vital for survival we naturally do what we do.

However my friends I encourage you to take just a small step and be a part of reality. I am sure you will be able to find some humanitarian or that kind of nature organization close to your neighborhood.

Be a part of something that you can give back to the people who are in need. The expression of generosity is very hard to practice but your decision can save a life somewhere some corner of the world.

“Just the very act of letting go of money, or some other treasure, does something within us. It destroys the demon ‘greed’.” – Richard Foster

If someone asks me the question, can you generously give your possessions? My Honest answer will be no, because I know I have not reached that level of maturity. However I will take small steps to get there. 

The word Humanitarian means: One who is devoted to the promotion of human welfare and the advancement of social reforms; a philanthropist.

I believe having the interests of mankind at heart is the true reflection of Humanitarian work.

This year’s campaign "I Was Here" is about making your mark by doing something good, somewhere, for someone else.

Please check out the YouTube video below, a very powerful song. Hope you will be encouraged to make a difference.  

  

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i41qWJ6QjPI&feature=related

Friends - To Have One, be One.

Today I just came back from the hospital, I was diagnosed with a minor skin irritation issue. I had to take anti biotics. I was in the hospital for three days, there were times where I had "alone time".

Having this "Alone time" wasn't working for me, I tried reading books, watching the TV etc...

Still I had a lot of time to be isolated from work and people, I used to be around. I tried to make the best of my environment and for some extent I did but there was this vacuum, "Alone Time". Being a christian I did spend time praying and reading the bible, this helped me to understand many things and also realized somethings which I think is useful sharing with my readers, if there are any :-)

I got hold of this small 10 page "Daily Bread" book. As I started reading this book, I came across a very interesting article. So I am going to share the contents which I believe is very much true according to my perspective :-).

The Article as follows:

Title : Friends - To Have One, be One.

All of us need at least one or two friends. A small boy defined a friend as someone who knows all about you and likes you just the same. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "A Friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature." Henry Durbanvillie made this observation about friendship; " A friend is the first person to come in when the whole world goes out."

Solomon wrote in Proverbs 17:17, "A friend loves at all times." We can't improve on that definition. To have someone who remains true to us under all circumstances is one of life's choicest blessings. The support and encouragement is one of life's a close friend can offer is sorely needed when the burden of life weigh heavily upon us. Jesus, of course, is the ultimate friend, for He laid down down his life for His friends (John 15:13)

Proverbs 18:24 makes an important point and takes us beyond description of what it means to be a friend. It says "a man who has friends must himself be friendly." The implication is clear: Friendliness must begin with us. We must take the initiative in developing relationships with others. Let us be to others what we desire for ourselves. When it comes to friends, to have one you must be one!  -- Richard De Haan.

I went outside to find a Friend,

But could not one there;

I went outside to be a friend,

And friends were everywhere! - Anon.

Friends are seldom Found; they are made!

I want to thank all those who visted me and checked on me.. Guys your sms's and calls ment a lot to me. I pray Gods blessing upon you in abundance!!!.