giving

My brother-in-law Mark is a very smart and very cool guy.  I am glad that my sister married him a few years back.  He is good to have around.  He sent me this article, I thought I would share it...

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ―Winston S. Churchill

A while back I was walking past a car that was being ticketed and I asked the parking cop if I put a quarter in, would she tear up the ticket. She said yes, so I promptly fished a quarter out of my pocket and popped it in the meter. I started to walk away and she called after me, “Is this even your car?” I turned around and smiled, “Nope.” And for 25 cents I bought two smiles and perhaps helped a total stranger (in my mind someone who was innocently simply running late — something that’s happened to me plenty) avoid a ticket. For a measly quarter!

It may be a bit trite to say we’d rather give than receive, but in so many cases giving is so much more rewarding than receiving. Watching someone open a gift they really wanted can be incredibly uplifting. Giving someone a well-deserved compliment can change the course of their day, and thus, yours too. Making a difference through giving can help us find balance in our wellness journey. Remember, total wellness isn’t just about the physical, it’s about finding balance in all areas — financial, family, physical, social, spiritual and career.

It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
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Treasures of Ireland
July 13-22, 2020

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