Comments on: burma http://www.davidusher.com/2007/09/30/burma/ Creative Online Experience Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:33:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: aspen00 http://www.davidusher.com/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-1089 aspen00 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:00:31 +0000 http://www.davidusher.com/blog/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-1089 Hope has always been within us. We only need Despair to recognize Hope that isin deep slumber. As long as we are still living Hope would always be alive. Hope has always been within us. We only need Despair to recognize Hope that isin deep slumber. As long as we are still living Hope would always be alive.

]]> By: michele http://www.davidusher.com/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-1035 michele Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:12:33 +0000 http://www.davidusher.com/blog/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-1035 On the subject of Burma, theres is an amazing hour-long documentary on youtube. It gives great overview of the condition there, and really gives a clear image what things are like inside the borders. I think the most important thing any of us can do to "help" right now is to inform ourselves. Whats the old PSA? "Knowledge is Power"? People are risking their lives to get video, news, etc. out of the country. We need to spread this news around... (BE WARNED: the video contains graphic, disturbing images...) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-YVdpQHdqo On the subject of Burma, theres is an amazing hour-long documentary on youtube. It gives great overview of the condition there, and really gives a clear image what things are like inside the borders. I think the most important thing any of us can do to “help” right now is to inform ourselves. Whats the old PSA? “Knowledge is Power”? People are risking their lives to get video, news, etc. out of the country. We need to spread this news around… (BE WARNED: the video contains graphic, disturbing images…)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-YVdpQHdqo

]]> By: sweetrhapsody http://www.davidusher.com/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-979 sweetrhapsody Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:27:57 +0000 http://www.davidusher.com/blog/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-979 Very well said diamond, I agree! Very well said diamond, I agree!

]]> By: DiamondWillow http://www.davidusher.com/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-976 DiamondWillow Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:22:49 +0000 http://www.davidusher.com/blog/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-976 I don't believe people are inherently evil either, we are selfish and self centered at our core though (and I am also terribly, terribly lazy... hehe). Pertaining to the helplessness and powerlessness people feel when faced with global issues - exactly, I agree - I have no clue what to do that would be a tangible help to these people. The problem is that when we feel helpless and powerless we then put the walls of our bubbles back up and proceed on our way - nothing happens - except perhaps lip service. Yes people DO have the power to make a global difference but more often than not helping others starts at home. Who knows how far reaching our acts could be? We may not notice that person who saw us do something special for someone - but what if that one act touched that onlooker and encouraged THEM to do something special for someone else? We can do things for the people who are around us - let us start there and maybe one day we will be able to do what needs to be done to help further abroad. (Consider it boot camp) Yes, we should do what we can to bring global awareness, but awareness paired with a lack of ways to help comes that bubble we find ourselves in. We need to give people who are newly aware of the issues, tools and methods to help so they CAN help, even in their small way. Unfortunately, grandiose ideas for aid are not attainable by many due to their own circumstances, but the "small" acts in their local community could be the catalyst for something great globally. (Presently, my hope springs eternal as I feel that butterfly's effect) Though technology is really cool, it gives us a false sense of community, it is rare that you will meet the people who become 'friends' online. (Though I am personally aware it does happen). Quality time spent with actual flesh and blood people becomes sparse - We spend so much time on the 'net' doing whatever it is we do, that the plight of the people around us can easily go un-noticed. I agree, there is always hope - but those that feel hopelessness may not be able to see that. To assume that all people know there is hope will not help those wallowing in despair. We must be there to offer hope to them... replenish their spring of hope if you will!! I don’t believe people are inherently evil either, we are selfish and self centered at our core though (and I am also terribly, terribly lazy… hehe). Pertaining to the helplessness and powerlessness people feel when faced with global issues - exactly, I agree - I have no clue what to do that would be a tangible help to these people. The problem is that when we feel helpless and powerless we then put the walls of our bubbles back up and proceed on our way - nothing happens - except perhaps lip service.
Yes people DO have the power to make a global difference but more often than not helping others starts at home. Who knows how far reaching our acts could be? We may not notice that person who saw us do something special for someone - but what if that one act touched that onlooker and encouraged THEM to do something special for someone else? We can do things for the people who are around us - let us start there and maybe one day we will be able to do what needs to be done to help further abroad. (Consider it boot camp) Yes, we should do what we can to bring global awareness, but awareness paired with a lack of ways to help comes that bubble we find ourselves in. We need to give people who are newly aware of the issues, tools and methods to help so they CAN help, even in their small way. Unfortunately, grandiose ideas for aid are not attainable by many due to their own circumstances, but the “small” acts in their local community could be the catalyst for something great globally. (Presently, my hope springs eternal as I feel that butterfly’s effect)
Though technology is really cool, it gives us a false sense of community, it is rare that you will meet the people who become ‘friends’ online. (Though I am personally aware it does happen). Quality time spent with actual flesh and blood people becomes sparse - We spend so much time on the ‘net’ doing whatever it is we do, that the plight of the people around us can easily go un-noticed.
I agree, there is always hope - but those that feel hopelessness may not be able to see that. To assume that all people know there is hope will not help those wallowing in despair. We must be there to offer hope to them… replenish their spring of hope if you will!!

]]> By: sweetrhapsody http://www.davidusher.com/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-971 sweetrhapsody Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:17:04 +0000 http://www.davidusher.com/blog/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-971 I have faith in the goodness of humanity. I think often peoples lack of action is not selfishness, it's just a lack of understanding about the situation when you're far removed from it and feeling helpless & powerless to change things. People need to be more informed of what's happening on a global level and to know that everyone has power and the more people stand together for a cause, the more difference it will make. I think the internet is changing things, because it connects people around the world. People aren't as isolated from each other as they once were and information is more accessible to everyone. The world seems smaller now and I think we have more power now than ever to change things for the better. There is always hope. I have faith in the goodness of humanity. I think often peoples lack of action is not selfishness, it’s just a lack of understanding about the situation when you’re far removed from it and feeling helpless & powerless to change things. People need to be more informed of what’s happening on a global level and to know that everyone has power and the more people stand together for a cause, the more difference it will make. I think the internet is changing things, because it connects people around the world. People aren’t as isolated from each other as they once were and information is more accessible to everyone. The world seems smaller now and I think we have more power now than ever to change things for the better. There is always hope.

]]> By: DiamondWillow http://www.davidusher.com/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-967 DiamondWillow Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:41:08 +0000 http://www.davidusher.com/blog/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-967 At their core people are selfish and self centered. We will applaud what others are doing or saying but we, ourselves will not do a thing. (Believe me, I am as guilty of these traits as anyone) Perhaps the challenge should be for us to break out of our self centered bubbles and start doing something at "home". Perhaps I am being completely naive - but does giving money for problems in other countries really make a difference overall? I am sure every little bit can help but not in a global way – not for the next cause brought to our attention. I think the difference can be made in the community mindset. Maybe it is time for us humans to stop ignoring the poor person on the street, or to offer an ear to that single Mom who wants a friend or give a better paying job (Or better yet, training) to that family who are having trouble making ends meet, how about spending time on a regular basis at the old aged home? (what about that lonely person you work with who does not have family nearby.. ever think of inviting them over for Thanksgiving or CHRISTMAS??). I think we must start doing the little things at home (I know these examples are NO comparison to what others are going through in this world – and my heart breaks for their plight) but to start at home will teach OUR children to become less self centered and a little more community oriented. From there the hearts of our children could become tender to what is happening beyond their borders - some of those children (or grandchildren) will become the leaders of tomorrow.... Would it not be wonderful??? A tender hearted intelligent leader (what about a world FULL of them??) OOOOO - of course I am dreaming, centuries have gone by and it remains the same - we are perhaps more aware of the plight of others in a more instant manner with today’s technology but the selfishness and self centeredness of the human being has never changed. I guess the question we could be asking is what can *I* do to make even a small difference for someone? This kind of thinking could give someone hope that theirs is not a hope-less situation. At their core people are selfish and self centered. We will applaud what others are doing or saying but we, ourselves will not do a thing. (Believe me, I am as guilty of these traits as anyone) Perhaps the challenge should be for us to break out of our self centered bubbles and start doing something at “home”. Perhaps I am being completely naive - but does giving money for problems in other countries really make a difference overall? I am sure every little bit can help but not in a global way – not for the next cause brought to our attention. I think the difference can be made in the community mindset. Maybe it is time for us humans to stop ignoring the poor person on the street, or to offer an ear to that single Mom who wants a friend or give a better paying job (Or better yet, training) to that family who are having trouble making ends meet, how about spending time on a regular basis at the old aged home? (what about that lonely person you work with who does not have family nearby.. ever think of inviting them over for Thanksgiving or CHRISTMAS??). I think we must start doing the little things at home (I know these examples are NO comparison to what others are going through in this world – and my heart breaks for their plight) but to start at home will teach OUR children to become less self centered and a little more community oriented. From there the hearts of our children could become tender to what is happening beyond their borders - some of those children (or grandchildren) will become the leaders of tomorrow…. Would it not be wonderful??? A tender hearted intelligent leader (what about a world FULL of them??) OOOOO - of course I am dreaming, centuries have gone by and it remains the same - we are perhaps more aware of the plight of others in a more instant manner with today’s technology but the selfishness and self centeredness of the human being has never changed. I guess the question we could be asking is what can *I* do to make even a small difference for someone? This kind of thinking could give someone hope that theirs is not a hope-less situation.

]]> By: andylou http://www.davidusher.com/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-966 andylou Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:27:24 +0000 http://www.davidusher.com/blog/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-966 I guess I'm not feeling the hope today... I guess I’m not feeling the hope today…

]]> By: andylou http://www.davidusher.com/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-965 andylou Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:24:38 +0000 http://www.davidusher.com/blog/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-965 What is amazing to me, is how we look back at history and are appalled by lack of action and yet we never seem to change. Who isn't disgusted that no one took notice of Rwanda when they needed help desperately? Hindsight is so clear. How many years will it be before people look at the history books and think..."how on earth did they manage to have obesity as the big problem on one side of the world, while people were literally starving to death on the other...AND THEY KNEW ABOUT IT!" "How did people not know that building a great big wall to separate one group of people from another would foster hatred and ignorance of the other?" How is it that we just never never learn from our mistakes? What is amazing to me, is how we look back at history and are appalled by lack of action and yet we never seem to change. Who isn’t disgusted that no one took notice of Rwanda when they needed help desperately? Hindsight is so clear. How many years will it be before people look at the history books and think…”how on earth did they manage to have obesity as the big problem on one side of the world, while people were literally starving to death on the other…AND THEY KNEW ABOUT IT!” “How did people not know that building a great big wall to separate one group of people from another would foster hatred and ignorance of the other?” How is it that we just never never learn from our mistakes?

]]> By: Michael http://www.davidusher.com/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-954 Michael Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:59:14 +0000 http://www.davidusher.com/blog/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-954 Yes, hope is strange yet so very important to all of us in our lives as we deal with pain and suffering inevitebly at some point along the way. Thanks David for mentioning this situation in Burma, indeed I do enclose myself in a bubble much of the time and forget to follow the real important news going on in this messed up world of ours. Yes, hope is strange yet so very important to all of us in our lives as we deal with pain and suffering inevitebly at some point along the way. Thanks David for mentioning this situation in Burma, indeed I do enclose myself in a bubble much of the time and forget to follow the real important news going on in this messed up world of ours.

]]> By: wendo http://www.davidusher.com/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-952 wendo Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:51:42 +0000 http://www.davidusher.com/blog/2007/09/30/burma/#comment-952 I'm interested in finding out more about the peace walk on Saturday. Is there a website or does anyone have more details? thanks I’m interested in finding out more about the peace walk on Saturday. Is there a website or does anyone have more details? thanks

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