Too often now I hear about someone sick. I hear about someone on their death bed. I see people posting negative things in virtually every forum and corner of the internet. It makes me post something positive. It reminds me that life is short and that every breath is truly a gift. Most of us are letting ourselves fall deep into the massive world of information that is the internet. There is nothing wrong with that. I just had a thought though. If we spend just a minute online to ask others to think of someone else that is sick, dying or in desperate need, we might just make someone smile. That is doing good for others online. Log in (to facebook, myspace, etc.) and post a status that is enlightening. Leave the self serving downers in your recycle bin. Making a donation is another form of wellness we can offer to the people of this world in need via the internet. Help comes in so many forms and this technology age is fully equipped to help on a regular basis with the touch of a button. I am part of the DPS Insider team here and we all are truly caring people. We would love to know how you help others in your community and online around the world.
Using the Internet to Help Others
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Posted 2 years ago #
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Wow! What a great discussion, Joe. Here are the organizations I think are doing a great job:
Mercy Corps: http://www.mercycorps.org They help people in need help themselves. The best kind of aid!
Kiva microlending: http://www.kiva.org They connect people with micro loans and is non-profit.
It is incredibly easy to get involved with these organizations. Charities of all kinds have been hit very hard by the recession but the needs are the same. The change you've forgotten under your couch cushions is enough to make a big difference. Start digging!
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