Sorry everyone, it has been some time since I wrote a new Blog. Unfortunately, most of my video subjects have not been Blogworthy! However, today is different. I didn't really have a subject to cover on today's video, so I hit the interwebs for some inspiration. I was surprised at what I found, a bit shocked, and in the end delighted.
I found the video for Give-a-Shit.org. which I first thought was a joke of some sort. I thought that might be a funny subject to cover. When I watched the video, I realized that it was not a joke at all. They are very serious in their drive to get people to really give-a-shit! In case you didn't see the video or check the website (which I recommend you do) I'll recap for you. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has basically said that if everyone thinks of caring and kindness, whether they do anything or not, helps the world to heal and care. Although most people I know are not Buddhists, there are thoughts in the Bible that echo agreement. Like if you think of sinning then don't waste your time, you already sinned. The same could be said for doing good, as opposed to sinning. It's all in the thought, that is the parallel I am trying to draw here.
Now the Give-a-Shit.org approach is to get you to check their site out by the name of the site, which worked in my case, and then have a Hollywood personality that has popularity with the younger crowd to relay their message. What a brilliant plan! I mean really, how well thought out is that! I really feel that it is the perfect way to reach people that can make the change. Besides, when you are sitting on the pot, with basically nothing to do, why not think of something you give-a-shit about.
I'm not sure that I want to post to Twitter or Facebook that I give-a-shit because then in my status, everyone will know I'm taking a shit but I will probably THINK about something I care about and try to work it that way. I think that is the point that the Dalai Lama was trying to drive home. Even If you are not Buddhist, I would recommend watching a video of the Dalai Lama speaking. He is a compassionate, educated, well spoken, and kind man with a lot of wisdom. Overall, one of the most interesting orators I have ever heard.
In closing, watch the video and check the website: http://www.give-a-shit.org. Whether you post from the toilet or not doesn't matter, but your thoughts do matter. Thanks for reading my thoughts on this.
Steven
