Originally published on March 24, 2022 in Beyond the Nest's weekly newsletter. On Sunday, I saw a story on ABC News about a Ukrainian violinist named Vera Lytovchenko who is performing in the war-torn basement bomb shelter of her apartment building in Kharkiv for friends and neighbors seeking shelter there. The videos she posts online have gone viral. …
Tag: Making a Difference
Nuggets of Gold
Most people want to make a difference in their community, and in the world. Sometimes, we are often our own harshest critics. A kind deed here or there might mean nothing to you when you do it, but it may be the exact nugget of gold someone else needs at that moment.
Star Thrower Inspiration
The other morning a friend was using her birthday as a way to raise funds through facebook, for a non-profit organization that inspires her. She was close to her goal of $200. Her mission made me think of a tale, originally part of a 16-page essay by Loren Eiseley. I have often turned to it for encouragement …
Kintsukuroi: Let the Light Shine Through
Today, I realized that it really doesn't matter how many initiatives I undertake, how much money I earn to give away to important causes or what stature I attain.
How “Making a Difference” Becomes Universal
When a small group of children set out to raise funds to help a kitten in need, their passion becomes universal, touching many.
Out on a Limb 