Giving Support

Is there a cause you're passionate about? Is there something you feel strongly about? Givit.org is asking these questions to help us find out what we'd like to support. Is it giving a voice to children? Assisting the sick and needy? Looking after animals? There are so many worthy causes and charities that we sometimes suffer from "giving fatigue". But each of us can make a difference. I have chosen to help in areas that interest me - writing and World Vision. We have sponsored 4 children who were living in poverty. Now 3 of them no longer need our help. Some have grown up and left school with a good education. Recently, the village we were supporting in Haiti has become self sufficient. Isn't that a mind boggling thought? A group of strangers world wide have helped an entire village. So let's continue to give.

Thank You for Giving

Thanks to everyone for your comments on this blog - some electronic, some in person. I have a technical glitch that stops me from posting comments on my own blog!
Thank you also to the writers who assisted in many ways - your efforts ensured a successful writers workshop.
Thank you to every individual who uses their time to help others. Your efforts always make a difference. I'd like you to know that you are appreciated.
It's been a very busy week or so - we've given away furniture and goods to people who really need it - what a win /win situation. We feel good, and they feel good too. I heard some amazing stories over the weekend.
There is no doubt about it - Australia is a wonderful country.

Giving and Receiving

I read an excellent article on giving. The author advised us not to think of giving as a major altruistic act, or as something noble, because we can then let ourselves off the hook by saying "we're not like that". She said that giving is done by ordinary people who wish to do so.
Wow - that wipes out all my excuses!
I have already been rewarded for some of my gifts or acts of giving. I've received wonderful emails, and had great pleasure in knowing someone has been helped and/or uplifted by something I've done. It's a powerful way to connect with others, even if only for a short while.
On a more mundane level, my house decluttering continues. I'm planning to give away more furniture and goods - unwanted now, but previously loved.
Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to comment on my blog. I do appreciate the thought and effort that goes into doing that.