Little Things & Looking Away

For me, the greatest motivation sometimes comes in the forms of responsibility & gratitude. I am lucky to have a life of relative easy and abundance. Yes, sometimes the looming debt of my student loans is terrifying and sometimes I stress about paying my bills, saving money and making it home to visit my family on a semi-regular basis but all in all, I'm pretty lucky to have those worries. I never go hungry because I can't afford food. I never go thirsty or dirty because there isn't water to drink. And because I am fortunate to have those things, I also feel a certain sense of responsibility for those who aren't as lucky.

John Green posted a video today (posted below) about looking away, about poverty (especially in Ethiopia) and about an opportunity to help make life a little better for those in Ethiopia. Water.org, which is a great charity, has set up a specific fundraiser to benefit sustainable water solutions for people there. Bill Gates is going to match donations over the next ten days, up to $100,000.

So today, my motivation is centered on making the world at least a little bit better, through awareness and funds. If you've got a few dollars to spare, feel free to join. If not, help spread the word--maybe about this project or any other your passionate about.

Spread a little motivation today!