Give for the Joy of It!

GIVE FOR THE JOY OF IT!

You may have learned the importance of saving money. And you may have
learned how to spend it wisely. But, have you learned the value of
giving some of it away? Sharing is an important part of a whole and
happy life. And it is a practice that can give back great joy and
satisfaction as you make it a part of your regular routine.

I like the story of the chicken and the pig. A chicken and a pig were
walking down a street when they spotted a colorful billboard depicting
a breakfast plate of eggs and bacon. The chicken stopped to admire the
advertisement and said proudly to the pig: "Doesn't that picture make
you happy? Doesn't it feel good to be able to give to folks that way?"

The pig replied: "Well, yes, but...for you it's a contribution. For
me -- it's total commitment!"

There is a line somewhere between a contribution and commitment. A
contribution is made out of obligation, but a voluntary commitment is
made out of joy. And when we give out of joy, we feel good!

If you have not yet discovered the value of volunteer giving, try it!
You will be pleasantly surprised at how good it can make you feel. And
if you wonder about how much you should give away...well, how good do
you want to feel?


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