Although the news is full of war and chaos, Nature, once again, celebrates the promise of infinite new possibilities as we enter the Spring Equinox this Saturday in the northern Hemisphere.
I had planned on writing about the rituals of The Spring Equinox today, however I saw an article this morning that my friend Diana posted on Facebook that made me change my mind and go in another direction.
The headline read, “Moms in Poland left their baby strollers in rail road stations for the Ukrainian moms that fled carrying their children.” This made me think about all the random acts of kindness that we are seeing amid the horrors of war and destruction.
At the Polish Border, people have come out to offer food, transportation, and a free place to stay.
Germans have welcomed refugees with flowers, toys for the children and a bed to stay in.
Romanians have come out in droves to welcome and help refugees.
Ukraine also borders Hungary, where volunteers from Khalsa Aid, a UK-based, Sikh run humanitarian relief organization are offering food to student refugees.
Even those who aren’t anywhere near Ukraine, or its borders are finding ways to help. Travelers have been booking Airbnbs in Ukraine (which they have no hope of staying in) as a way of sending money to locals. The idea was shared by a Twitter user and just hours after they posted hundreds of people had got in.
Now is the time to access what David Brooks calls our eulogy virtues…. How well do you love? Whom do you serve? When do you show character, conscience, compassion, and simple kindness?
I suggest that we use this Spring Equinox to do whatever we can to share love, peace, and hope for the world. And, if you can, donate to your favorite organization to help those in need.
Until next time,
Barbara