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Talents and making a difference
In the book "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, there's a chapter there that suggests that using one's talents to help other people is one effort in making God happy, as well as making this world a better place to live in.
There are some people who are very passionate about using their talents not for their glory but to help others. Dr. Socorro Martinez is presently holding a photographic exhibit at Newpost General Luna for the benefit of children with cancer. Being a doctor, she has witnessed suffering, thus can understand the difficulties that ill people and their family are going through. Through her hobby, which is photography, she's able to create images that the public may want to be displayed in their homes and offices or give as gifts to loved ones. And by buying these photographs, one already has helped in alleviating the plight of three children with leukemia that are the beneficiaries of Mga Kaibigan ng mga Kabataang May Kanser (KKK) where Martinez is a member.
Sol Fernandez, a ballet dance instructor, along with KKK, held a ballet concert last April for the benefit of children with cancer. He used his expertise in dance to make a difference. The other members of this non-profit and non-stock organization are teachers, computer experts and writers, among others, who pledged to give their talents in pursuing the group's goal of helping pediatric cancer patients.
Rognita Batogon, a teacher, spends her time facilitating the educational development of the kids and the youth at SOS Children's Village. Through her expertise in education, the children are given regular tutorials and assistance in their academic needs in and out of the school.
My friend Vincent, through his article, has made a child happy during one Christmas season. He wrote about street children and what they wished for during Christmas and one Filipino working abroad was touched and sent the child dresses from the United States. Since then, Vincent has engaged in gift-giving to street children during Christmas and I heard that several people have joined him in this effort.
There are big stories and small stories of making a difference. I believe all of us has made a difference in the lives of other people, even in ways that we are not aware of. Sometimes, you'll be surprised when a friend thanks you for something you said or did, which to you, wasn't much, but for them, had been a lot. One time, I was surprised to get a testimonial in my Friendster from Bombette Marin who stated that I had been instrumental in his effort to pursue writing. He's writing travel and cultural articles for the Provincial Government.
Bombette's testimonial, the efforts of people around me, some of their frank and off-handed remarks and Rick Warren have inspired me to try to produce more articles of value.
That's why every encounter should be appreciated. Like little blocks of cement, they pile up to create one beautiful architecture. Or a creation like you and me.
Has someone ever surprised you by telling you that what you did or say has made a remarkable effect on his or her life? Send your testimonial to lifestyle@thenewstoday.info or SMS to 0928-5057-824. By having it published, you could create a domino effect of making a difference.