Dear Doctor:
I received this story of exceptional generosity and patriotism from my dear
friend Lois Posner of Huntington, N.Y., co-owner of an upscale wholistic center
with her husband Dr. Michael Posner.
It seems that award-winning actor Denzel Washington was visiting Brook Army
Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, where he learned that many seriously
injured soldiers, especially burn patients, were being treated. To support these
heroes in their recovery, group homes or hotels known as “Fisher Houses” were
erected to provide living accommodations for the families at little or no
charge. These houses are constantly full, due to the high number of casualties
in recent times.
When superstar Denzel found out about this, he asked what it cost to build one
of these Fisher Houses, and on the spot he took out his checkbook and cut a
check for the full amount. There was no media coverage, no brass band and no
particular recognition – he just saw it as the right thing to do and he did it.
Yes, he can afford it, but really, how many of our public figures would be so
moved?
So much of what we see of our entertainers is the putrid and festering remains
of spoiled brats finding new ways to get into trouble and demean their art and
their humanity, to the extent that outrageous self-indulgence has become the
rule rather than the exception -- but this is the radical opposite, a selfless,
relevant act that does so much good for no tangible, measurable return. We would
never see this in the media, because it isn’t sensational and won’t sell
newspapers or make people tune in – but those of us who are paying attention
acknowledge it as a sign that there are still many out there who are intent on
doing as much good as possible, with or without applause.
What good things are you going to do today? What positive influence can you have
on those around you? What significant need can you address? Who can you step up
and help? You don’t have to bankroll the construction of a hotel to make a
difference – more often than not, it’s smaller, more modest actions that add up
to serve the greater good.
Your willingness to answer the call and find ways to make the world a better
place are not trivial, nor should you think that because you can’t do something
monumental, you shouldn’t do anything, because the reverse is true – it’s the
gentle, meaningful acts of concerned and committed citizens that shape the
experience for all in our society. Keep your eyes and ears open for
opportunities to do good, not only because it comes back to you multifold, but
because our planet is in desperate need of good people doing good things.
You’re either part of the solution or part of the problem – if nothing else,
spread the word of health and wellness to all those who will listen, and maybe
you can start a family or a hundred families on the path to a better quality of
life. It’s those little deeds of love and caring that energize the corrective
movement in our culture, and you can contribute something to the mix if you
decide to. Maybe you can’t do everything, but you can certainly do something.
Dennis Perman DC, for The Masters Circle
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