Does the world care about you?
4 May 2010 at 07:14 ptash 14 comments
By Peter Tashjian, KF11 Armenia
I guess that depends on what our understanding of the “world” is. Some have a limited view of the world and others very broad. For example, during love scenes in movies and mimicked exactly by viewers in real life, one partner looks into the eyes of another and romantically states, “you are my world”. Most watching the movie usually take a deep breath and release a longing sigh at the seeming beauty of the sentiment, though logically or practically speaking I have no idea what this means.
While we go around looking for that one person who can be our “world”, we sometimes forget that there is a “real world” out there as well, and by doing so limit our opportunity and potential to give and receive love.
There are many ways we can start a love affair with the “real world”; through simply smiling and speaking to people to get to know them, volunteering for organizations, teaching, healing, feeding, lending, supporting are all ways we can express love. For example, I’ve recently become a Kiva Fellow as my way of giving “Kiva Love” to Kiva partners, and borrowers by visiting them, getting to know them and understanding how I can help “Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control” the processes that can place needed resources into the hands of Kiva borrowers. Creating this connection between Kiva partners, lenders and borrowers is my way of starting a “love affair”.
Instead of waiting for love to miraculously come to us, we need to reach out and first and foremost make ourselves lovable. This is usually accomplished by doing unto others what we would have them do unto us. It’s simpler than we sometimes think.
Getting back to the original question, “does the world care about you” the answer may come in the form of another question, “do you care about the world”?
You’re a click away from making a difference.
Entry filed under: Armenia, KF11 (Kiva Fellows 11th Class). Tags: Armenia, Kiva, love, microfinance, Peter Tashjian.
1. On the vanity of words « Kiva Stories from the Field | 10 May 2010 at 09:41
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2. Foxy Johnson. | 7 May 2010 at 03:21
Foxy Johnson.
I got a loan three days ago from a loan firm via this email contact “ploanfirm@yahoo.co.uk” you can reach them for a loan. Their loan terms are ease and fast in gaining your desired loan from them.
Their email address is also posted on new york daily times.
3. Antoine S. TERJANIAN | 7 May 2010 at 22:55
Dear Mr. Johnston:
I wrote to the email address you have provided, but have received no reply. Although the address seems valid. Do they have a website?
4. Antoine S. Terjanian | 5 May 2010 at 04:15
Thank you Peter for posting this beautiful piece about love, caring and solidarity.
It is people like you and Kiva lenders who make a difference in this world.
If you come to Yeghegnadzor, ask for the Canadians’ house, we always have cold beer, good wine and oghi.
5. ptash | 6 May 2010 at 00:55
I’m glad you enjoyed it Antoine. I would love to visit you when in your neighborhood. =)
6. Antoine S. TERJANIAN | 6 May 2010 at 06:33
N.Khachatryan 11, city:Yeghegnadzor 3601, Armenia. 0281-24837 or 094-390874
It will be great to connect with you
7. Nishita | 5 May 2010 at 03:41
I didn’t know you were such a softie and romantic Peter!
If there was more Kiva love in the world I’m pretty sure wars would end and poverty would become nonexistent…..one fellow, one borrower, one field partner, and one lender at a time. we can do it!
8. ptash | 6 May 2010 at 01:00
Oh yes, the eternal optimist and romantic. The ancient greeks believed “Eros” pulled particles together in the darkness of space and created our world. “Eros” means love, therefore they used love as a metaphor of what we consider gravity. The power that unites and creates life.
9. Mary Riedel | 4 May 2010 at 17:18
let there peace on earth and let it begin with me!
thanks for the post Peter.
10. ptash | 6 May 2010 at 00:58
Peace and prosperity!
11. Jan & John, Kiva Friends | 4 May 2010 at 13:58
thank you. life can be so superficial at time… thanks for the reminder that we are all connected and it’s love that holds us together… jan
12. ptash | 6 May 2010 at 00:57
Hi Jan thank you for being a friend of Kiva, you make it all come together.
13. Gizelle | 4 May 2010 at 09:22
That was beautifully written. I completely agree. Its so easy to get caught up in our minor problems and forget about the big picture. We keep looking for that significant other and dismiss many other things/people in the world.
I look forward to your other blogs!
14. ptash | 6 May 2010 at 00:56
I hope you enjoy future blogs!