Inside the Belly Of The Best
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 8:11pm
By: Lydia Mazzei, Bachelor of Education
McGill University Alumna
Even as I try to write this post I am struggling to see through a veil of tears. The catastrophic earthquake in Haiti is, first and foremost, a human disaster. We must act now-in whatever capacity that we can and to the fullest of our abilities. Aftershocks continue to traumatize an already paralyzed country resulting in fatal delays of relief personnel and supplies.
Wednesday afternoon Haitian native and Grammy Award winning artist Wyclef Jean (of Yele Haiti) was on Oprah. His testimonial touched me more deeply than any news broadcast coming from Haiti thus far. Wyclef reiterated that the people of Haiti are not strangers to struggle-they are survivors.
Haitians are a people of perseverance and hope and we, as a global community, must help them to maintain their strength of spirit. Haiti needs to be rebuilt-both its spirit and infrastructure. We cannot look at the victims of last week's earthquake as a statistic. Each number represents a life, a face, a voice, a calling, and a destiny. Do what you can to impact your world with your time, your voice, your prayers, and your money. Give and give generously. Let it not read in future history books that we sat idly by as a collective cry for help fell on deaf ears.
Haiti, a former French colony and nucleus of the French slave trade, is the only nation to gain independence through a slave revolt. Since Haiti's inception, the population of Haiti has lived in a perpetual state of poverty and consequent malnutrition that is exacerbated by corrupt politics and revolution. However, through it all, the Hatian people have overcome and continue to survive. The strength and history of the Haitian people is commemorated by the bronze statue in Port-Au-Prince called "The Unknown Escaped Slave." Amidst chaos, this statue still stands as a beacon to the hopless, reminding the masses that they have survivied before and they will continue to survive. They will not be enslaved by their circumstances. They will not remain downtrodden but will rise from the rubble victorious. How? With our help.
Haitians are a people of perseverance and hope and we, as a global community, must help them to maintain their strength of spirit. Haiti needs to be rebuilt-both its spirit and infrastructure. We cannot look at the victims of last week's earthquake as a statistic. Each number represents a life, a face, a voice, a calling, and a destiny. Do what you can to impact your world with your time, your voice, your prayers, and your money. Give and give generously. Let it not read in future history books that we sat idly by as a collective cry for help fell on deaf ears.
"No , in all these things we are more that conquerors through him who loved us." - Romans 8:37
"HANDS OF COMPASSION'" - HAITI RELIEF
On February 3rd 2010 Exodus Colon Hydrotherapy will be donating all money from services rendered for Haiti Relief.
Exodus will only be scheduling Raindrop Therapy sessions for this fund raising event. Our choice to offer solely Raindrop Therapy on this day is symbolic of our hope that we may rain blessings upon the people of Haiti. Take this incredible opportunity to treat yourself or demonstrate an expression of love for someone special. The Government of Canada will match dollar for dollar, but only until February 12th.
Individuals are also encouraged to come by the office to make a donation.
Exodus Colon Hydrotherapy Centre pledges to be proactive in humanitarian and relief aid endeavours. We remain comitted to serving people with compassion, love and kindness.
In advance, we thank you for your thoughtfulness and compassionate heart.
"I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do." - Helen Keller
"For the needy will not be forgotten forever; the hopes of the poor will not always be crushed" - Psalm 9:18
"Touching one life at a time" - Elizabeth Mazzei
Please call the office @ 604-465-4263 to book your appointment
Raindrop Therapy - 75 minutes $150
Raindrop Therapy is a powerful non-invasive modality delivering nine incredible therapeutic-grade essentials oils to the most important parts of the body. The art of aroma therapy and massage.
You will be astonished at the unique application involved in Raindrop Therapy.
BENEFITS:
*Increased Energy, vitality
*Soothes tense muscles
*Calming & Relaxing
*Enhances mental clarity & Sharpness
*Overall well-being
*Recharged, rejuvenated sesation
*Enhances immunity
*Enables Detoxification
*Stimulates circulation
*Promotes lymphatic drainage
BREATHE DEEPLY AND ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE
Maple Ridge Times January 29th 2010
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