Pillowbook of Prudence…
Kindness comes in large and small packages. 
I was prompted think on this when I heard that a friend with a conscience had made biscuits and origami cranes for her husband to sell by donation at his place of work in Vienna. The purpose was to raise money for the Japanese tsunami relief. What she didn’t expect was that more than a hundred Euros would be paid for a crane, or that the international corporation for which her husband works would offer to match whatever was raised. A simple idea that created ripples.
One also considers the efforts of another friend who gives of her time. One day at a Dogs’ home, another day at an Aged Care Centre. A further day at the Ronald Macdonald House. She does this quietly, freely and without recompense.
On this 21st day of March, as the world suffers in its various ways, it is possible to believe that small acts can achieve things of great scope. I’m reminded of a stone thrown into water. One ripple and then another and another. It serves.
I always enjoy the observations and musings of Pillowbook of Prudence. And as a wise and wonderful friend has reminded me before and today ;-), it’s the small drops that make a mighty ocean.
Thank you Corinne. i just thought that these two women were special and deserved notice… small drops, big ocean indeed.
Something to remember to offset that feeling of helplessness, in the face of great or small disasters
Giselle, it can be overwhelming otherwise. And ‘every little bit helps.’
Great post! While walking downtown last week we ran into a couple of middle-school age girls selling cookies to raise money for Japan. Across the street, an angry group of adult protesters railed on about a political issue. I thought the one could learn from the other–how small, quiet actions can sometimes have much more effect than loud voices.
Rowenna, so true… it’s always the quiet achievers who make the most impact.
We are all interconnected. Even our molecules transfer when we’re close together. Living in crowded New York City, I have a lot of contact with people so I wonder how many of them have become a part of me?
If everyone does just a little, it adds up to a lot.