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Jan 20, 2007
"We build too many walls and not enough bridges." --Isaac Newton
The Bridge-Builder of Hope
He is a man on a mission, building bridges that link places, people and hearts. 62 bridges later, he defines his wealth as the abundant joy and gratitude on the faces of villagers. Girish Bharadwaj and his organization 'Ayasshilpa' construct suspension footbridges over rivers and streams, enabling thousands in remote villages in India to experience a new way of life. Bharadwaj built his first bridge only because of the faith villagers had in him, and was successful even with a small budget and no prior experience. What kept him going was simply the realization that villagers' worlds were "literally expanded and they could go to [nearby areas] to work, children could be educated and veterinary doctors and health assistants began visiting the village. The feeling of oneness the project fostered in the village gave my life a new direction."
BE THE CHANGE
Build a bridge instead of a wall today, whether it's with another person or even in how you relate to something.
