How many times have you heard the saying "'Tis the season of giving". You've probably heard it more than once. Have you ever taken the time about what it really means?
If you are like most people, you think that it is the time to give gifts. Time to join the hustle and bustle in the stores to buy the "perfect" present for someone on your list. Or maybe sitting in the comfort of your own home buying that present on-line.
Did you ever think that you can give without spending money? How about giving the gift of time? Find a charity that is looking for volunteers, such as CHERUBS. Maybe spend a little time volunteering at your child's school by reading with a child or helping a teacher with some projects. You can always volunteer at the local food shelf or nursing home. Maybe take a little time to donate blood at the local blood drive. You may be thinking that during such a busy time of the year you don't have enough hours in the day to get your to do list done much less find time for something new. Then why not take a few minutes to make that phone call you've been meaning to make. Or write a quick note of encouragement to a friend. Maybe just sitting and listening to someone who's going through a difficult time. Take those few minutes to vote in the Pepsi Refresh Project.
Another way of giving is through random acts of kindness. Hold the door open for someone. Smile and say thank you to a cashier or waitress when you are out. Maybe pay for the coffee for the person in the car behind you at the drive thru. You never know who's life you could be touching. Little acts can go a really long way.
I read that if you do something every day for 21 days, it will become automatically become a habit. Why not give it a shot? Do a little something extra each day for the next 21 days. Then it won't just be the "season of giving", but the year of giving. You'll be surprised at what a difference it can make.
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