I’ve always been really inspired by small acts of kindness and pay-it-forward attitudes. I have an unshakable belief that we (everyone) are all connected and that it is in our best interest to help, encourage, and support each other. Life is not a zero-sum game. Like Kid President says, I’m on your team. We’re all on the same team.
Living in a large city means that we see a lot of people in distress. From barely scraping by, to complete homelessness. Personally, I have lived through both experiences, and it is really difficult for me to see someone suffering and just walk away. Usually I don’t carry cash which sometimes makes it difficult to give, especially when I’m trying to make my few dollars stretch to payday. So my husband came up with this excellent idea! He went out and bought four $10 gift cards to Subway. He gave me two and said the next time we see someone in need, we’ll give them a gift card. This means that I’ll always have something to give, even when I don’t have cash. This expense goes straight into our budget for the month, which is why I call it budgeting kindness.
The quote I’m loving today comes from the very awesome mailing list The Daily Love by Mastin Kipp. I strongly suggest signing up.
“The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give your gift away.”– David Viscott
Peace, love, and light be with you
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