The Givng Season

Still thinking about going green for the holidays? Good.  This means you are definitely a conscientiousness person and want to help your environment.  The Christmas season is upon us, a time where hearts soften, family and friends unite, and share a time of thankfulness. For many of us, it is holiday season - a break from work, school, and also a time for reflection, as we get ready to bring in a brand new year.  When you think about it, so many of us are very fortunate.  But think about the not so fortunate, as well. 

This year may be a different year for many others who like us - had a fotunate life, and through a sudden downfall in the economy, have found themselves unemployed and fighting to stay on top of bill payments.  I'm amazed at how much this economy has affected others.  The massive job losses have taken their toll in so many ways.  The local foodbanks can't keep up and toy drives are plenty.  People need help every day of our lives and I hope that if you can help, you will consider doing so.

Many studies have concluded that helping another makes the helper feel good.  Having been involved in a not for profit scene, I can tell you that giving time, money, resources, and support to worthy causes has been a very rewarding experience for me. The ones who help bring others up, are essentially creating a better environment for themselves. When you think about a hospital and supporting the purchase of  innovative equipment, you are making that hospital a better facility.  You never know when you or someone you know may need that hospital, and the quality, or quantity of care that hospital can provide.  This is just an example, but you get the picture.  There are things in life that are important.  Those important things need our support and we need them.  It's a win-win situation.

I saw a movie in the past year called "Pay it Forward", 2000.  This story was both touching and compelling for me.  The whole idea of doing something good for 3 people and them doing something good for 3 people, and so on, is so sensible and selfless.  We are in this life together - why not make the most out of it and let others do the same?

Having said all of this, I think that giving is a personal choice and it probably isn't for everyone.  I just hope that there are always enough fortunate that are willing to give to the unfortunate.  After all, we all depend on one another for one reason or another.