| Laugh-FriendlySite of the Month Meet Lorraine Jara Founder of Be Kind to Humankind Week Q: What's Be Kind to Humankind Week all about?
LJ:Be Kind to Humankind Weekis about reminding people that there are more kind-hearted and caring individuals in this world than unkind individuals. A negative newspaper article inspired BK2HK back in 1988. The article was about 2 young men in their 20's whose rowboat overturned in cold waters. Two young girls in another rowboat plucked them out of the cold water; however, they were already suffering hypothermia. When the girls tried waving down motorboats for help, 2 or 3 boaters passed them by, one saying, "We don't want to be bothered." One young man died. His name is Bernard. BK2HK was created for Bernard. He did not die in vain. The attempts that we make to be kind to others daily, whether in speaking kind words, smiling, holding a door for someone,anything, eventhe smallest kind deeds are never in vain.
Q: What sorts of things can visitors expect from your site?
LJ:Although Be Kind to Humankind Week will be 20 years old in August, we have been online for just 1 ½ years. Bekindweek.org features positive"Kind Acts in Action"along with a variety of heartwarming and funny stories. The site is easy to navigate, and I would suggest that visitors read what BK2HK is all about first, and then proceed to enjoy the different stories and videos. We will be adding new stories as time goes by.
Q: What's the message you're most passionate about spreading?
LJ:BK2HK's most passionate message is this: the news media generally focuses on the negative aspects of people. Gore sells more is the fuel behind the news media's very existence. All BK2HK asks is that news stations and papers try tobalancetheir stories. We know that there is evil in the world, but BK2HK also knows that the good far outweighs the bad. We just do not hear about goodness as often. BK2HK would love to see the front page of newspapers include a balanced selection of editorials, and perhaps a nice, colorful, uplifting photo.
Q: What's most laugh-friendly about Be Kind to Humankind?
LJ:Its main message.Mostpeople are good people. Inner guidance is a wonderful thing and we must not throw all caution to the wind and trust everyone; however, with that being said, we can still share our kindness, help, smiles, and laughter with others! I would hope that after reading BK2HK's messages visitors feel light-hearted and happier. BK2HK is a fun read! Lorraineenthusiastically encourages you tosubmit a "Kind Act in Action" story to be posted onwww.bekindweek.org. |
