@ kathryn's site: a women's group in the village of edumafa making paper from pineapple fibers for fair trade retailer, global mamas
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
how to be good
it's like old school mario brothers; as soon as you land on a brick, you have to leap to the next before you sink. always trying to make it to the next level, make it to the end, rescue the princess...trying to reach this transcendental level of consciousness. trying to do good in hopes that we can 1 up all the mistakes we've made. but isn't being all self righteous and pious just as bad as being, well, bad? i've heard, "that is so noble of you" or "i'm so proud of what you're doing" etc. but is it deserved? aren't i here as much for myself as i am for those i came to help? is it all one big ego trip? all these questions were nagging at me relentlessly. but then i looked around at this group of women working tirelessly just to be given a chance at succeeding. i see all the jobs that have been created, the livelihoods being sustained. and suddenly, it's like that negative little voice saw it too & shut up. they are what this is all about. mario captured the flag, and now it's on to the next level...
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that piece really touched me. im really considering joining the peace corps for january 2010. ghana is my 1st choice. i havent read all your posts but i prolly will by the time u read this. since ur a delta imma assume ur black too. i'll prolly b making a bunch of posts asking your questions. i hope 2 hear from u.
~Drew
hiya! so i'm super late reading this, but thanks! feel free to email me if you have any questions! always willing to help! julie.nguyen1913@gmail.com. i'm not black, but i can def talk to you about the much needed diversity in peace corps.
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