Good Morning Inspiration
Posted by Holly in Blunt Honesty, Dreams & Goals
"When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better." (unknown author)
As many of you wonderful contributors to this website know, I do not post here consistently. I am trying to begin doing so, as I think it is incredibly rewarding for everyone to get involved. All of the comments and replies yesterday have stayed with me and I cannot stop thinking about the words of each person. You guys are like family to me, whether or not we’ve met or have known of each other for a week or a year – you are family. I have never been good at talking about my feelings, but I am trying to work on it. 
I can speak of or write of the past, and to me it is like rewinding a strange old movie. It just seems so long ago anyway. For everyone here, you are all such beautiful and incredible people – real and honest. I have been thinking about things a lot lately, after making the post I did yesterday. I know Michelle mentioned an idea that she had or has about creating a website to help people. I think it is a great idea. I actually have the domain name: revealinghealing.com but I haven’t done anything with it.
Has anyone heard of http://www.kiva.org? It is a website that connects aspiring and struggling entrepreneurs (from all over the world; Africa, small villages in Asia, etc) with people who want to help them with minor expenses. To some people, 50 dollars is not a minor expense, but quite major; and maybe vital to getting their business started. So the website connects the people together. The people who are struggling or need financing, will post a project or need – with full details of exactly what they need the specific amount of money for. After lending to him/her, you are notified when the person pays the loans back (and you will receive your money back). Most often- the money is paid back. I think the borrowers are truly moved by the fact that strangers are extending themselves, helping them and giving a loan. So, I like what they are doing with that website.
But, what if we made a website (we; meaning – anyone who wants to get involved) that simply helps people. If someone has an immediate need – it could be posted and someone can offer to help in some way. It could be a niche for Internet Marketers or it could just be for anyone. I haven’t done any keyword research yet, but will do some later on or tomorrow. If anyone has ideas that you feel comfortable sharing here, please do. We can do something together. I Just want us to be able to help more and more people. If we have impacted each other so deeply, I think we can impact and help many more as well. You are all an inspiration to me!
Lastly, for anyone here who cannot afford to have a website hosted (and you really want to have your own site) I can host it on my server (as long as I have space I can do this for more people, just contact me). You would just need a domain name!
10 Responses to “Good Morning Inspiration”
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annaverawilliams
14. Aug, 2008
Holly it’s a great idea. I had an idea myself about starting a Human Rights website.
I would have many many ideas for the site you are talking about.
I a few weeks to see where things go, as in my earlier email.
Dustin
14. Aug, 2008
Holly, I think your idea absolutely wonderful. I have a couple of domain names in mind that you could use and they are both currently available (I just checked!) – Unless of course you have a domain name in mind already.
There are a couple of things about this idea that really speak to me and I’d be interested in just chatting/emailing with you about it while I’m in my idea stage. Is there any way to reach you by email or Instant Message directly as opposed to posting it on the public site first? It’s not that I have a problem sharing it with the rest of your online family, as much as I prefer to bounce it off of you first. I’d love to chat if you’re available.
Dustins last blog post..This Just In…
Lisa Jo
14. Aug, 2008
Oh Holly,
That is an incredible idea. Jesus is smiling upon you.
Your loving heart is on your sleeve again.
Continued Blessings,
Lisa Jo
Holly
15. Aug, 2008
Lisa Jo you are beautiful miss! I was looking at your squidoo lenses and pictures. You are really an inspiration to me.
TheDavinator
15. Aug, 2008
Well, I’m just about to turn in for the night, but, of course you can count me in Holly. Let me know, when and how I can get involved. It’s a great idea!
Davorski
Holly
15. Aug, 2008
I’m glad to hear you are going to get some rest Davinchi.
I hope you are doing well. I miss talking to you!
jrs1013
15. Aug, 2008
Kiva.org is amazing. I can’t believe I have never heard of it before.
Holly, I love your idea. There are so many things you could do with a website like that. Eventually it could grow into a group of sites with different means of helping people. Your post about your experience with Yahoo Answers really got me. Imagine a place where people could come to talk about something they are dealing with, where another person who has been through it themselves can offer a hand of love. The possibilities are endless. There are so many ideas running through my brain. I am sure everyone else has so much to offer also. I am excited to see where this goes.
Jenna
michellecrofts
15. Aug, 2008
Jenna – I think the same as you wrote above! Definately could become a group of sites – I had that thought in mind too and it’s what has made choosing my ‘niche’ and focus quite difficult for my site. I think I’d like to concentrate on helping people overcome depression, loneliness and general unhappiness mostly (if possible), then have another site with resources and a forum for single parents. But I really want to get in on this joint site too please – and maybe we could create a network of sites and join them together?
Love that Kiva site too, that’s amazing!
Would it be very hard to set up some sort of international charity, would that be the way forward? I have no idea if that is possible or necessary, but would love to help change the world with u all!
Lisa Jo
16. Aug, 2008
Thanks you for visiting my lenses. I really appreciate your encouraging words.
Beautiful? Pshaw! You’re going to give me a big head, LOL.
Your beauty shines inside and out Holly.
sydneysmom
17. Aug, 2008
Hi Holly,
Thank you for sharing your story. I usually don’t share my specific story (somewhat embarrasing) but I felt the need to chime in to speak of the faithfullness of God.
The Lord has been in my life for many years but I never came to “know” Him until I went through an extremely difficult time in my marriage. Almost 3 years ago, I found out my husband and I were having our first child and shortly thereafter, I also became aware that he was cheating. We had been having problems in our marriage (I was a big part of the problem) but I never thought I’d end up in such a mess. I grew up in a happy home; I was an only child raised by my father who after a divorce, gained custody of me when I was toddler from an alcoholic mother. My dad was dad and my mom; he was and still is a great guy and I love him dearly. I didn’t have family drama so to find myself in a situation with my husband and this other lady was DEVASTATING.
To try and make a long story short, I decided to stand for my marriage mainly because of my unborn child. I asked the Lord and continually cried out to Jesus to bring my husband back home emotionally and spiritually. In the midst of all of this, I was dealing with a woman that went to the police and falsely accused me of things I didn’t do (she put a warrant out for my arrest); she left notes and other things on my door step and constantly stopped by my house to create trouble. All of this was happening while I was pregnant.
Listen up everyone: I’m telling a little bit of my story (it got worse before it got better) because I can attest to what Holly is talking about: RESTORATION THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS. He is a restorer. He restored my marriage and brought my husband back home and He restored Holly’s life despite everything she went through as a child.
The charges against me were dropped (that was God) and everything she tried to do to me did not prosper. The Lord always reminded me of His word: NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER. And it didn’t. By the way, I have since forgiven her (it took some time) and hope that one day she will come to know the love of Jesus; He is no respecter of persons and He loves her just as much as He loves me. Who am I not to forgive? He forgave me for everything that I’ve done over the course of my own life.
This is my favorite scripture (remember my email to you Holly? – I’m Sylvia) and I believe it’s for someone who may read this and is looking for encouragement and hope from our loving Father:
Jeremiah: 29:-13
For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope. Then you will call to me. You will come and pray to me, and I will hear you. When you look for me, you will find me. When you wholeheartedly seek me, I will let you find me, declares the LORD.
With Love,
Sylvia