We, the Lashin family, didn’t just want to start a home business, we wanted to make a difference. So we decided to combine the power of our home business, network marketing, and charitable giving to help some of the poorest people in the world. We made a trip to Bali to show our love and compassion for our fellow man, and were greeted with genuine love and hospitality. This was made possible through our unique approach to home business, which allows us to earn an income and donate to charity at the same time.
We gave poor families in Bali enough rice to feed them for a month, along with pencils and other essential school supplies. We also donated bags of clothes to an children’s orphanage. These simple gifts were met with praise and thanksgiving. Imagine what a small investment on your part, or the part of your business, could do for the people of this poverty stricken nation! We mobilized our home business in an unique manner which allowed us to donate funds and food to the citizens of Bali in a never before seen manner.
We feel we are changing the way network marketing works, by adding a charitable element to our lives on not only a business level, but a personal level. It’s easier than ever to change the world, just one person at a time.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Making a Difference in Bali, Indonesia
My husband Anan & I have always wanted to make a difference & help others and last year we we were introduced to an amazing NEW company based in USA. This company is changing the way home-based business owners make money. They are also revolutionizing the ways charitable funds are generated, mobilized, and used to help solve many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental challenges efficiently.
It combines the power of network marketing-Direct sales with a contribution factor that is allowing us to help those who are not yet is the position to help themselves. I now have the opportunity of being able to combine my Entrepreneurial spirit with my desire to make a positive contribution to this world.
Since we joined in April 2010 we had such a strong desire inside us to BE more involved in philanthropic events on a more personal level. It has changed us in a way that is undescribable, we really know now that every little bit counts and that GIVING is very simple & rewarding. Last year, to celebrate my 40th birthday my husband Anan, 4 year old daughter Rhianna & I traveled to Bali for 3 weeks. It wasn’t like most a trip full of shopping, beaches & fancy hotels like many, it was so much MORE! During that time we traveled all over the island and in Changu we visited a childrens orphanage and we also visted the poorest villages in Lovina.
I bagged up ten kilograms of Rhianna’s smaller clothes, as well as some of her old toys, books & stationary items. We connected with the orphange prior to our departure and arranged a day to visit and meet the children. (some pics attached)
We were very fortunate to be escorted by some members of the ‘Helen Flavel Foundation’. These kind gentlemen drove us around to visit some really 3 poor families where we donated 25 kg of rice and also some clothes and toys for the children. It was a very humbling and emotional experience for me. I had tears. How lucky we are to live in Australia. these families lived in slums, there biggest investment was their pig. Yet they still greeted us with hugs & smiles. (pics attached)
I have learnt so much from this experience.
1. That is is very simple research on the internet and locate information and places in need of help.
2. Everyone wants to make a difference, you just have to have that strong desire and take action.
3. Through being aligned with this company I have become a better person, a more giving person.
4. You learn to become GRATEFUL and appreciate what you have.
5. My 4 year old has learnt so much more about Bali and its culture. Bali was her 9th country to visit. Your children can too!
6. We are leaving a great legacy for our child and what amazing values we are teaching her.
7. When travelling, don’t stick to the normal touristy schedule, be courageous and really SEE how the people LIVE!
8. When you really learn more about the culture, you respect it more.
9. We never complain about food anymore, I am grateful to have 3 meals a day
10. I will give more whenever I can, not only when we travel, because giving is so rewarding & and we are spreading love & happiness and more importantly we are touching someones LIFE!
Mother Theresa says “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.”
We are going to Israel & Thailand in April 2011 where we will once again give back to those less fortunate and make a difference.
And our big goal set for next year, we will travel the world with our portable home business and make a difference wherever we go!
For more information on our philanthropy business visit http://www.makeadifferencetoday.info
Peace, Linda Lashin
It combines the power of network marketing-Direct sales with a contribution factor that is allowing us to help those who are not yet is the position to help themselves. I now have the opportunity of being able to combine my Entrepreneurial spirit with my desire to make a positive contribution to this world.
Since we joined in April 2010 we had such a strong desire inside us to BE more involved in philanthropic events on a more personal level. It has changed us in a way that is undescribable, we really know now that every little bit counts and that GIVING is very simple & rewarding. Last year, to celebrate my 40th birthday my husband Anan, 4 year old daughter Rhianna & I traveled to Bali for 3 weeks. It wasn’t like most a trip full of shopping, beaches & fancy hotels like many, it was so much MORE! During that time we traveled all over the island and in Changu we visited a childrens orphanage and we also visted the poorest villages in Lovina.
I bagged up ten kilograms of Rhianna’s smaller clothes, as well as some of her old toys, books & stationary items. We connected with the orphange prior to our departure and arranged a day to visit and meet the children. (some pics attached)
We were very fortunate to be escorted by some members of the ‘Helen Flavel Foundation’. These kind gentlemen drove us around to visit some really 3 poor families where we donated 25 kg of rice and also some clothes and toys for the children. It was a very humbling and emotional experience for me. I had tears. How lucky we are to live in Australia. these families lived in slums, there biggest investment was their pig. Yet they still greeted us with hugs & smiles. (pics attached)
I have learnt so much from this experience.
1. That is is very simple research on the internet and locate information and places in need of help.
2. Everyone wants to make a difference, you just have to have that strong desire and take action.
3. Through being aligned with this company I have become a better person, a more giving person.
4. You learn to become GRATEFUL and appreciate what you have.
5. My 4 year old has learnt so much more about Bali and its culture. Bali was her 9th country to visit. Your children can too!
6. We are leaving a great legacy for our child and what amazing values we are teaching her.
7. When travelling, don’t stick to the normal touristy schedule, be courageous and really SEE how the people LIVE!
8. When you really learn more about the culture, you respect it more.
9. We never complain about food anymore, I am grateful to have 3 meals a day
10. I will give more whenever I can, not only when we travel, because giving is so rewarding & and we are spreading love & happiness and more importantly we are touching someones LIFE!
Mother Theresa says “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.”
We are going to Israel & Thailand in April 2011 where we will once again give back to those less fortunate and make a difference.
And our big goal set for next year, we will travel the world with our portable home business and make a difference wherever we go!
For more information on our philanthropy business visit http://www.makeadifferencetoday.info
Peace, Linda Lashin
The Brick
A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar.
He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something.
As his car passed, no children appeared.
Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown.
The angry driver then jumped out of the
car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting,
'What was that all about and who are you?
Just what the heck are you doing?
That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money.
Why did you do it?'
The young boy was apologetic.
'Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but
I didn't know what else to do,' He pleaded.
'I threw the brick because no one else would stop...' With tears dripping down his face the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car.
'It's my brother, 'he said 'He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up.'
Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, 'Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and
he's too heavy for me.'
Moved beyond words,
the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling
lump in his throat He hurriedly lifted the
handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay.
'Thank you and may God bless
you,' the grateful child told the stranger.
Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home.
It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar.
The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message:
'Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!'
God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not.
He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something.
As his car passed, no children appeared.
Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown.
The angry driver then jumped out of the
car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting,
'What was that all about and who are you?
Just what the heck are you doing?
That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money.
Why did you do it?'
The young boy was apologetic.
'Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but
I didn't know what else to do,' He pleaded.
'I threw the brick because no one else would stop...' With tears dripping down his face the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car.
'It's my brother, 'he said 'He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up.'
Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, 'Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and
he's too heavy for me.'
Moved beyond words,
the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling
lump in his throat He hurriedly lifted the
handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay.
'Thank you and may God bless
you,' the grateful child told the stranger.
Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home.
It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar.
The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message:
'Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!'
God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not.
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