God Given Daisies — by
The Big Give
As many people know, Oprah has a new show called "The Big
Give." I am glad that this type of
show is making a hit with the public, and they can see how rewarding giving can
be.
In addition to learning how to give on a large scale, the public is
learning that if you ask, you will receive from others who want to be in the
process of giving.
I try teaching non-profit organizations that all they have to do is tell
their story or their mission, state their need, and ask for help, money,
clothing, household items, equipment, tools, and volunteers. I have never been turned away empty handed.
I do better in person, than on the phone. Even though some people are great
on the phone it is not my thing! In
person, people can see the sincerity in my heart and on my face.
Also, I have learned to write letters to peak the public's
interest. They give me an appointment to
tell them about what I am doing and how they can help.
As people watch the Oprah's Big Give Show they also learn how
emotionally attached you can get with the people you are helping… All within a
short period of time, and how good that feels.
People wonder sometimes: how I can have so many new friends that seem to
have an emotional attachment to me as if we were friends for a long period of
time? You can know people for years, decades even, and not touch hearts, but
then sometimes you can touch hearts and change a life in moments, if you are
open to being vulnerable.
There is a song called "Reach Out and Touch." I believe it’s by Bill Gaither, and in the
song it says...
"Reach
out and touch a soul that is hungry,
Reach out and touch a life in despair,
Reach out and touch those that are
lonely,
Reach out and touch if you care.
Caring means giving a part of yourself if you dare."
"The Big Give" also is a family show which opens up
conversations about people less fortunate and gives the children an opportunity
to participate in giving. I have found that kids are great at helping others,
especially teens; and it does change their lives along with the people they are
helping.
Many of the teens I have worked with in the past, are all involved with
charity work. Even those in the
military, while protecting us, continue to do good work helping others gain
basic things they need....
I love that about Americans. We are resourceful and generous and we give
big!
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