Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. - MLK
It seems apropos today of all days, that I reflect a bit on the last two weeks. Making a conscious effort to be kind and do good things for others has had a ripple effect in many ways. I have been overwhelmed by the many stories my friends have shared with me about RAKs they have instigated either on their own or as a result of reading the blog. I am humbled at the thought that my actions could entice reactions. I love that -- isn't that what it's all about? I'm pretty sure there is a quote somewhere out there in the universe about Kindness breeding more Kindness. I'll have to look that up.
My RAK today was spending the afternoon with a great organization called Kids Against Hunger. Kids Against Hunger is a 501(c)3 that packages highly nutritious food packets that are sent all over the world. They have educational workshops on site to educate people about famine in Haiti, the politically torn Sudan and also does a wonderful job of explaining these world situations to children in a way that empowers. Today our family was just four of at least 1,000 people preparing and packaging dry casserole packets to be sent to food banks around the world. One nice aspect of this program was its sense of community; as you entered your role you were "trained" by the family or group working before you and it was nice to pay it forward when we were done.
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