Originally posted on Facebook, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 11:19am
I had this dream that there was another bailout. The difference was that this bailout was directed to the individuals who truly needed it. It was designed to lift up the people who are drowning in debt. This bailout was a plan to help those who are hungry in silence because they are ashamed to admit that life has gotten away from them and things are tighter than anticipated. This was a bailout that brought dignity back to the defeated. Was it just a dream? Perhaps. Perhaps not. Look deeper.
There's no mistake, we have all recognized uncertain times ahead. But no matter how desperate you are there is always someone worse off. Open your cupboards; how much of the food in there do you really need? Drop off your extra non-perishables at your local grocery store's food box. Extra gloves and winter clothing? Drop them off at your local shelter or church.
We are all capable of providing a bailout, it's called kindness. What an impact the world could make if we all started by making small differences. It's just a thought... a dream really.
