No act of kindness however small is ever wasted. Aesop
With each successive year my Christmas list gets shorter much to the dismay of my children. With age we realise that the most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. Thich Nhat Hahn Sometimes in the commercial blitzkrieg of the holiday season we lose sight of this simple truth. Today is International Volunteer Day (IVD), an opportunity for volunteers and organisations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work.
Volunteers give their time selflessly, without pay, their reward is simply making someone else happy. This week I invite you to to consider that “Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” Kathy Calvin . For A man's true wealth is the good he does in this world. Mohammad Ali . This season I invite you to save on presents and instead offer your unconditional presence.
People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did but they will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou . Offer your time freely, give without remembering and receive with out forgetting. For, The heart that gives, gathers. Tao Te Ching