Today my High School is celebrating a day of giving back. I wanted to devote today of giving back as well.
Last night, there was a group post that someone started to thank the teachers of our high school. As a result a nice thread was created. Naturally, I chimed in as well to thank some of the teachers that had a profound impact on my life. I wouldn’t have become the person I am today if it wasn’t for these teachers. All of sudden as I was writing and thinking about the teachers, students, and others involved in my high school community, I got choked up.
The great thing is that I still have great relationships with many of those people today. We still see each other at events and reunions. This is why I stay involved in my high school community as well as donate to the school. Having this community is one of the great gifts that I have in which I am incredibly grateful for.
As you know following my goals, I planned on making 2018 a year that I am going to consistently give back which I set a goal of donating $1,000. So far, I am ahead of pace at that goal. Next year, I plan on donating more as well as getting involved in a project.
As a result of placing this initiative of giving this year, my life has been full with joy. I have never experienced such gratitude and fulfillment by applying giving back into my life.
The great thing is that it does not take much money and it does not take much time to give.
As I mentioned in another video, we need to take care of ourselves first. We need to make sure our glass is full before we pour water into someone else’s glass. The great thing is many of us have the means, even if it is such a small amount we take out of our paycheck. I myself am starting small this year. I do not want to get overwhelmed by going from 0 to 90 mph in a second. I want to make it challenging, but make it a reachable goal with me donating $1,000 this year.
Two easy ways to make sure we stay in a giving mode:
- Remember every small money donation or time counts. Even if you find something that will not exceed 30 minutes per month would be giving back.
- Spend time with people are caring, compassionate, and those that give back. It is like hanging out with driven people. You eventually become driven yourself. It is the same way where you will be inspired to give back.