Giving It Away

You know when I mention giving it away, people often think I am referring to giving to charity or to their church. Giving money away in this fashion is great and there are many fine charities. Sometimes people feel overwhelmed by requests from charities when they are just trying to make ends meet. There are still many opportunities to give it away though.

Being a mentor or volunteering are great ways to give it away without having to dip into your bank account. Opportunities abound and if you take a moment to look you can make a great contribution to others in need. "I'm to busy you say! I am just getting by and trying to make ends meet." Well that doesn't get us off the hook, you can give it away by just giving a moment of your time to someone else.

Smile at someone you don't know. Say hi as you pass them by. Hold the door for someone. Pay the toll for the person behind you. Perform a random act of kindness. They don't have to be elaborate or expensive. A simple kind act can change the mood of the person on the receiving end. You will get a boost as well. When I was at a point in my life that I couldn't afford to give it away with money, I had to get a bit creative.

Maybe it sounds like ego but I do want to leave a positive mark on the world large or small. Giving it away whenever and however I can has become a part of that.