i was not really a fan of angelina jolie but i really admire her…i couldnt think of someone a celebrity at that who could stand in the midst of blazing sun in Africa…who could stand at the people with dirty torn clothes…with cut fingers or with bruises…
ive read a blog about " angelina jolie note from my travel " i was so moved by what ive read…there are few lines that struck me in the course of my readings…and i wanted it to share to those people who want to make a difference…
"i honestly want to help.i dont believe i’m different from other people. i think we all want justice and equality.we all want a chance for a life with meaning.all od us would like to believe that if we were in a bad situation someone would help us. "
" i dont understand why some things are talked about and others are not. "
" i wasnt sure i should go..im still not sure-and i know this may sound false to some - i thought of the peoplw who havw no choicw."
" i told one of the workers how i admired him for being able to work there everyday, all day long.he said, yes its hard work and its for the children so it feels good. "
" when they say each person can make a difference, i believe that is true."
" could you imagine if that was our everyday life ? could you imagine acknowledging every individual you pass smiling at one or another? showing respect to everyone ? the imabalnce of funding in the world makes no sense to me. "
" and yet with all the complaints, i have never felt so good in my life . i am tremendously honored to be with these people. i realize more everyday how fortunate i have been in my life . i hope i never forget and never complain again about anything but damn-my feet are itchy. earlier this morning i was complaining about my feet being itchy. this afternnon i met a man who lost his leg. he greeted me with a smile and was joking with his doctor, he found the energy to be gracious host to us visitors."
" there are so many cambodians over a certain age who will remember everything. i dont know how they live on, but they do with so much strength of will and power and spirit."
" it is a shame how for a time, i can easily shut out the world’s problem when i am safe at home ."
" they understand something about life that many of us ( thank god ) and they focus on many things we have forgotten,they know hopw to be grateful for, they appreciate the importance of family and community.they understand the poer of faith and love ."
" this message is on the board: if we all do a little, we can do a lot."
" i think this is the hardest thing to see, listen to them with their bruises, dirty torn clothes, cut fingers, as they smile at you,they are children, they still dream, they seem so full of hope, it breaks your heart."
" the mind wants to forget because it hurts and weigh so much on the heart and soul. "
i was really moved…" at the world needs is a genuine people with a good soul and a good heart."