"Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out." ~Frank A. ClarkNow that giving everyday has become an automatic part of my day, I wanted to detach myself from the outcome of the gift and give to people I don't know. So this month I tried my best to give out into the world. The great Random Acts of Kindness Foundation helped me out and can help you if you need inspiration on where to start.
I was able to reach far into the world this month and give with the help of some other wonderful organizations:
*World Malaria Day was just a few days ago on April 25th and through Population Services International (PSI), I was able to give a weeks worth of mosquito nets to pregnant women and children (who are the most as risk).
*Through PSI I was also able to give, a weeks worth of Pregnancy & AIDS prevention, life saving oral rehydration salts and two days of safe drinking water for a child.
*April 22nd was Earth Day and though I celebrate our planet and conserve on a daily basis, I thought it would be a great day to plant a tree or two. But, plant a tree where it will really count. Through Trees for the Future I planted two trees somewhere where it is very much needed, such as Ethiopia, Haiti, Nicaragua or the Phillipines.
*Oxfam International's goal is to overcome poverty and injustice. Through them I got to give two special gifts. By simply giving a quarter-pound of multipurpose soap I supplied a deserving community with life saving soap. I also gave a child in a poor community a nutritious meal at school.
*Meals on Wheels is on their "Meals for Moms" campaign for Mother's Day. Just $7 will provide a warm meal for a mom and at the Care2 site you can send well wishes to these mothers and grandmothers who because of health problems and lack of transportation will spend this special day alone. You can go right now and make sure that a sweet message will be delivered to them along with a great meal.
Today being National Pay It Forward Day, it seemed like an appropriate gift to give.
I gave lots of sweet gifts to friends (hula hoops, jewelry, books) as well as my favorite organizations (Humane Society Emergency Fund, Greenpeace, Animal Acres Emergency Rescue), but I kept in mind my goal for the month.
I realized that it could be as simple as putting money into a tip jar on the counter when no one is looking.
Give without expectations!
♥∞,
~B
