A while back ago, I can’t recall how many years, there was a
movie with this little boy who understood somehow, the power of seemingly
random acts of kindness. And the effects that could have on others (Pay to Forward).
The idea he proposed, called “Pay it Forward”, involved the action of providing
something positive to others, as a way of “paying” when others did the same for
you.
I am always impressed when others understand this concept.
In particular when you have been given chances in your life that have opened
doors for you, and you then work to do the same for others when you have that
opportunity,
Well I got to witness such an act this trip when out in
Western Nepal. Gopal, his younger brother Naresh and Gopal’s best friend, Nichal, all were top
of their class. Being such high achievers was imperative for them. For they
would not have been able to secure scholarships to get that education, or any
future education without it. They all
understand this. That without help from others, there was no way forward. To be
able to just get the chance to achieve their dreams.
School children in western Nepal (Photo: JLewis, TDRF) |
So what did they decide to do? They, who are still not done
with their undergraduate education, who don’t have full time jobs yet, and who make ridiculously little money. These young men, they decided that together,
they could find the money anyway, to put together and provide scholarships for
other students at the small rural school in far western Nepal. The school where
they all found the break they so desired. And that they all so deserved.
Education is a way forward. They understand this. And they want others to have
this opportunity also.I am inspired every day by these amazing people. If we were all like them….I don’t see how the world would have any problems left at all.
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Gopal (center) his friend Nichal (left) and his younger brother Naresh (right) (Photo: JLewis, TDRF) |
Gopal (center) announces plan for new scholarship (Photo: Jlewis, TDRF) |
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