Look before you leap
There are people who are feeling anxious to help those who are surviving the recent hurricane of katrina. I along with the Men and Women of Respect are also prepared to take action. However there are some things that we all must consider to be the most affective in operating above and beyond.
If you are traveling with a group, do you know who the leaders are and what their leadership will look like? Do you TRUST the leadership. Have you ever worked with a group during a crises. Are you aware of group dynamics. If a member of your group is physically threatened , what are you prepared to do? These are questions to answer before you get on the road to travel that distance. There are some people who have difficulty going to the grocery store together...and that's in their own neighborhood.
Just because someone has been devastated does not make them automatically compatible with you and your family. If you work outside of the home , what will they do while you are gone? If you work from your home will you be able to still be effective with house guest. There are eating habits to consider, sleeping, health issues, use of alcohol and or other drugs, respect for others and their property, sexual behavior. That was just your habits. Now what about your guest? Did you just plan to say "make yourself at home" and all that it may entail from the above list? I know some people who are uncomfortable with their own family putting their hand in the ice tray or not cleaning the tub when they get out or making up the bed in the morning. Does that seem like small things? Well they are...UNTIL it is your personal issue AND it is in YOUR home.
Some of us will travel to assist while others may open their homes , churches and places of business. It is my desire that we "See the end in the beginning." This is not to discourage anyone just make sure that we "Plan ahead to get ahead."
Respect,
posted by Dr. Respect at 12:15 PM
1 Comments:
I think your comments about having a plan are quite timely. In the wake of this tragedy, there will be those who run off to help without a plan who will create more chaos than offer help. There will be others who want to help but can't think of what they could do so they will do nothing. There may be others who give money but never know if the money they donate really reaches the people in need. There will be others who are angry about the lack of relief provided the victims of this hurricane who will lash out in frustration. Then there will be far fewer, like yourself, who will bide their time while formulating the best plan to maximize their success. I, for one, am anxiously awaiting your leadership and direction. Whenever you formulate a plan, I will be a willing follower.
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