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Think of the world as o­ne household. The house is small, the income fixed, and they cannot move. The family already has a child, and cannot feed another, and yet they think of having another child. Either the quality of life will suffer and each will have less food, they will put o­ne out to starve, close the
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  Ocean : Ocean

Adopters Are Heroic

Ocean said Mar 17, 2007, 9:59 AM:

 

It's so wonderful to hear of adoptions taking place!
Whether by the great celebrities who choose to adopt or by ordinary people, or even just the average person who adopts from afar - sending money to help a needy child in another continent.
We need to applaud these people more!
They're heroic, kind, wonderful people who deserve salutes!

  vince : sangha

Re: Adopters Are Heroic

vince said Mar 26, 2007, 4:21 PM:

 

i was adopted at one month old. my mother, since that day has inspired me to do the same, and i shall keep the fortune of these experiences with me always. i encourage everyone to think of all the kids already in this world.

namaste ocean, your message reaches me with great  energy.   

  Ocean : Ocean

Re: Adopters Are Heroic

Ocean said Mar 27, 2007, 12:26 PM:

 

I'm so happy to read your message, Vince!
And i'm so happy that you were among the very, very lucky ones who, orphaned, were taken and merged spiritually, soulfully, wonderfully, into a loving home.
It's so gratifying to hear about our too often unsung heroes and heroines - those who put the welfare of a helpless, homeless, love-starved child before their own selfish desires to breed.

I propose that an entire holiday be established called Adopters' Day, to applaud and to celebrate the kindness of people who really practice their spirituality by adopting a needy child!

  vince : sangha

Re: Adopters Are Heroic

vince said Mar 28, 2007, 5:41 PM:

 

well my aunt used to say to me “everyday offers millions of oppurtunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations”. for someone or an animal  who needs help, you or i can be that oppurtunity. in the blink of an eye, through cause and condition, a persons life condition can change from hell to buddha, if only for just a moment. in a world where the forces of death are challenging the forces of life for every inch of ground, inspiring others  through example is a very worthy path.   

  Ocean : Ocean

Re: Adopters Are Heroic

Ocean said Mar 28, 2007, 8:31 PM:

 

that's so beautiful!
so inspiring!
thank you for sharing that with us, Vince!