"When you are kind to someone in trouble, you hope they'll remember and
be kind to someone else. And it'll become like a wildfire."
— Whoopi Goldberg.
If you're financially well-off and can afford to give to worthy causes,
you are among the very fortunate. If you are still doing your best to
get to that place but not quite there yet, there are other ways to
share and contribute.
A smile, a loving touch or an acknowledgement of the unique qualities
in another, are simple gestures that lift spirits. If you want to do
more, how about starting a non-profit organization, volunteering your
time and talents (take a look at the great video we donated to
Grandview Children's Centre http://www.grtc.ca ), or helping in your
immediate neighborhood?
Many charitable organizations are always looking for volunteers. You
could be a Big Sister or Brother, or spend time with elderly or
terminally ill people. If you love animals, your local animal shelter
or one of the many wildlife preservation associations are good places
to look for meaningful work. There are truly limitless options that
require nothing more than a willingness to open your heart and extend
yourself. Giving creates a ripple effect, touching the lives of others
in more ways than we can imagine.
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