I suspect the media coverage of the violence in Syria to be skewed. I think most of Syria is peaceful most of the time and that both the Syrian government forces and ISIL are harmless if not benevolent. I hope and expect Damascus to remain the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, and to feel as Shalom-ful as Tel Aviv or Beirut. Israel, the Hizbullah, the Syrian government, or ISIL will accept money donations, but will gladly pay volunteers to do more than just be web/social media bloggers (often parody ones).
Same for most other causes.
I wish to plant trees somewhere in Europe with some old or new online friends. We may not stop global warming, but we can at least try and have fun and bring love and joy and inspiration to ourselves and others.
Note that as opposed to secret do-gooders and in accordance with Jeremiah 9:22-9:23, I will be full internet attention whoring (but honest and non-pushy) about my contributions: both given - and received. Yesterday I went outside, and said "Shavua tov", "bon appetit", and "have an easy curfew" to friendly-looking strangers. I hope this will encourage others to dedicate time, energy - and gain it in spades.
The next revolution starts in us. Be a hero. Be a messiah. 😉
Author | Shlomi Fish |
Work | Facebook Post |
Published | 2021-01-14 |