Sunday, November 14, 2010

Our Brothers and Sisters




This is a must see. Jessica delivers a powerful message about the Love people feel for each other and the poor. We sometimes donate to relieve our own guilt when we observe our own wealth vs that of the poor. Out of our own pride or need to "feel good"  we feel we should give something. However Jessica challenges us not to sympathize so much with the poor but to believe in their potential. As she explains, its not the sympathy that matters most to people, they don't need it.  Lots of time they possess greater virtues then the wealthy. They need our support and community, our love and respect rather then our sympathy

Although she is a very accomplished entrepreneur, she still sticks to her initial notion of altruism and love for her brothers and sisters, the poor. Its all about listening to the stories of others and empowering those with endeavors of changing the world to do so. The poor, struggle and toil all day long to improve their lives, and the lives of their families. Often times it isn't necessarily the monetary gifts they receive but more-so the friendship and care they relish and find invaluable.

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