“If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it’s not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.”  Dalai Lama XIV

I was a bit overwhelmed by all the work that we would need to accomplish to make the Ivory Coast project into reality, and had millions of excuses not to take immediate actions to do something about my concern and worry.

Yes, we have limited resources and time at this moment–which I cannot do anything about. However, we can take action to work on the tasks that do not require much financial resources or time. We can acquire funds through grants, fellowship, and other fundraising possibilities — which I can do something about.

No more excuses to waste my time by just worrying.