Message from Dr Madan Kataria/ If Laughter Connects, Tears Brings us more Closely

[Guest guest]

Dear Dr Kataria,

 

Very well said and it is so true. I would also like to bring to the attention

of the Group, a relatively new charitable organization, MaVaishnoDevi Org in

Houston, Texas, that is actively involved in making relief provisions for

disaster victims. This organization is more focused on children who are the most

vulnerable part of our society and are most often overlooked.

 

If you need to to send contributions or request more information, please write

to:

 

MaVaishnoDevi Org

7561 FM 1960 East, #202

Humble, Texas 77346

 

Om Namah Shivaye Shivaye Namah Om

 

Ray

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Simone <syzenith wrote:

 

 

Namaste Beloved Friends,

 

Note: Fwding message from Dr. Madan Kataria in Mumbai for interested members.

Thank you for reading this.

 

Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Om

 

Simone

 

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Simone_syzenith

 

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 9:49 PM

 

Message from Dr Madan Kataria

 

If Laughter Connects, Tears Brings us more Closely

 

One of many universal laws which govern our life are – "The life is a blend of

laughter and tears". The death toll from Sunday’s Tsunami has mounted to over

60,000 and it is expected to rise much more. Most of the victims are the

families of fishermen and poor people living on the coastal area of Indonesia,

Sri Lanka and South India.

 

The positive side of natural disaster like Tsunami is that it makes all the

human beings more humble and connected to each other. The way we are receiving

messages and help is pouring from all over the world, it leaves me with no doubt

that the world is coming closer to be like a family. If laughter connects,

sharing the sorrows brings us much more closely. I realized this in my last

teacher’s training programme held in Mumbai in the month of November this year.

We laughed our guts out for five days but when we shared our sadness on the 6th

day, we cried and felt much more connected as a group.

 

Dear friends in laughter it’s time to wipe tears. Now we need the true inner

spirit of laughter. Let us all unite and help our brothers and sisters who are

struggling for their survival. I am delighted to know that many laughter club

members have decided not to spend much on new year party celebrations; instead

they are contributing to Tsunami relief fund. Your small contribution can make a

big difference to the lives of many people.

 

I appeal to all the members of laughter community to send generous donations to

one of the most reliable foundations in India – the Times Foundation. You can

send checks in Indian Rupees / USD / Euros or in any currency in the name of :

 

Times Foundation

Times of India

Dr. D.N. Road

Mumbai- 400 001. INDIA

 

To help in Sri Lanka you can go to the website http://www.lankapage.com/ and pay

by credit card through PayPal.

 

There are international organizations in United States who are accepting

donations to help Tsunami victims in India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. You can

send your contributions to:

 

American Jewish World Service

45 West 36th Street

New York, NY 10018-7904

800-889-7146

www.ajws.org

 

The First Church of Christ, Scientist

Tsunami Relief

175 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA 02115

617-450-3205

 

American Red Cross

International Response Fund

PO Box 37243

Washington, DC 20013

800-435-7669

www.redcross.org

 

International Medical Corps

11500 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 506

Los Angeles, CA 90064

800-481-4462

www.imcworldwide.org

 

CARE USA

151 Ellis Street NE

Atlanta, GA 30303

800-422-7385

www.careusa.org

 

International Orthodox Christian Charities

PO Box 630225

Baltimore, MD 21263-0225

877-803-4622

www.iocc.org

 

Catholic Relief Services

PO Box 17090

Baltimore, MD 21203-7090

800-736-3467

www.catholicrelief.org

 

Mercy Corps

PO Box 2669

Portland, OR 97208

888-256-1900

www.mercycorps.org

 

Direct Relief International

27 South La Patera Lane

Santa Barbara, CA 93117

805-964-4767

www.directrelief.org

 

Operation USA

8320 Melrose Avenue, Ste. 200

Los Angles, CA 90069

800-678-7255

www.opusa.org

 

Doctors Without Borders

PO Box 2247

New York, NY 10116-2247

888-392-0392

www.doctorswithoutborders.org

 

Oxfam America

26 West Street

Boston, MA 02111-1206

800-776-9326

www.oxfamamerica.org