"I never thought I could be doing anything like that!"
Posted By Phil Mucci on 10 October 2007
Bjorn as proud father of two new instructors.
If you are like me, you find it hard to find many things to be hopeful about these days. There is so much conflict driven by dogmatism, greed, fear and ignorance that many things each of us find important in life don't get much press anymore. Rarely ever do we read a headline that gives us a true sense of hope for humanity as a whole, one that gives us faith in human nature. My friends, this story is one such headline and it is a privilege to share it with you. The reality is that the world functions on the accomplishments of the individual, but those individuals need support, be it family, friends, communities or merely a group of strange foreigners who thought helping out in Sri Lanka is way more fun than going to work. My fondest memory of this occasion was Indika smiling, holding his head with his hands and saying, “I never thought I could be doing anything like that.” This isn't just a story, it's a lesson. Next time you're thinking about something that seems impossible, think about Indika down there in Madiha, Sri Lanka, probably a world away from where you're sitting at this very moment. He did it and so can you. Indika, way to go my friend.
Indika, myself and the rest of Paavima will continue to operate the non-profit dive and eco-tourism center down in Madiha, Sri Lanka as well as to provide community outreach and training programs whenever possible. Should you be in the area and feel like going for a dive, checking out the wildlife and/or volunteering some of your time, please contact us at info@paavima.org. Note that Paavima.org is still searching for additional funds to help cover Indika's costs for the IDC/IE. If you'd like to make a donation, please visit the website and use PayPal or contact us at info@paavima.org.
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