Today, in the Northern Hemisphere, is the first day of Spring. Celebrated in festivals across the globe the season of rebirth and renewal conjures up images of newborn, skipping lambs and fields blossoming with colourful flora that were deprived the Sun in the Winter months.
However despite the images of rejuvenation that that pervade the season they appear bleak against the current suffering of Humanity. As fellow humans it is only right that we help alleviate such suffering, after all:
“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal” - Albert Pike
It's comforting to see that such a sentiment still rings true even in the face of economic adversity: Comic Relief, a UK charity event organised every two years that aids development projects in the UK and across Africa, accomplished an on-the-night total of £74,360,207, breaking all previous records. However it's important to realise that your benevolence dosen't need to be limited to one night and donations can be made continually. So if you haven't donated yet or want to donate in the future I urge you to aim your charity here: https://donate.comicrelief.com/donation/.
I'm sure you are also aware of the crises facing the citizens of Japan from the March 11th earthquake,so to help its recovery donations can be made here: http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html, or alternatively here if you're in the UK: http://www.redcross.org.uk/Donate-Now/Make-a-single-donation/Japan-Tsunami-Appeal.
In this season of rejuvenation it's important that we keep in mind the less fortunate and get in the spirit of the season, and help life flourish. So before you settle down to watch the new series of The Only Way Is Essex please help. I leave you with this quote the next time you're unsure on what to spend your money on:
“Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.” - Anna Lappe.
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