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In reply to the discussion: Who do you look up to? [View all]

betsuni

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12. So many have dedicated their lives to helping people, there Is always something to do, somebody to help.
Wed Jun 24, 2026, 12:50 PM
Wednesday

I'm in awe of their patience and strength. When I see one dimensional negativity here, I think: Don't be the enemy they need. Don't trust a bad guide book.

"Life keeps going because, until things touch you personally, nothing seems to matter. That's why volunteering matters so much to me personally. ... Those are the people of whom I am in awe; there are hundreds of thousands of them, millions of them, and they get barely any mention or credit. They are the people who are doing good in the world. ... So don't despair. Don't turn away. Don't give in to cynicism. You can make a difference. You can do something. No matter how small, your actions tell the world there are good people who want to see an end to suffering. It's never too early or too late to change the recipe and fix our broken world."

Jose Andres, "Change the Recipe"

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