We went to BLOOD DIAMONDS the other night....yes, it's a very violent movie but the story line was so potent, the images so unforgettable, that I am still thinking about it days later. The graphic scenes of Sieera Leone's poverty were heart-wrenching as were the many scenes of the child soldiers being brainwashed and trained as killers. I have heard about conflict diamonds and I have heard about the supposed "safe" or conflict-free diamonds. I am pretty sure I no longer need to own any additional diamonds. BUT, diamonds are not what is on my mind tonight. What's on my mind is "what can I do to make a difference?"
I'm pretty sure that showing up in a refugee camp wouldn't do anyone much good. I am too much of a "comfort pig" (David Deida's term). YES, I raise money (please visit www.justlikemychild.com) and yes I write checks to good causes, but somehow it doesn't feel like enough. And "enough" seems to be the problem. I do have enough, more than enough given the circumstances of most people in the world. And yet, I always seem to want more....not a lot more, but more. And I want security. I want to know that I get to keep the more that I have....always. So, tonight I wrestle with my own mind. How much is enough? How much more do I need?
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