Do you need to be "rich" to give back?
Often times money is the preliminary discussion around the idea of giving or any charitable action. Whether it's a conversation with a co-worker, friend, or family member, something is said about wanting to do right by a particular community and 'give back' and a statement follows, usually something along the lines of "yea, but you have to help yourself before helping anyone else." The conversation usually takes an abrupt left turn into a brick wall...ending rather anticlimactic to say the least.
Sound familiar?
My issue with this is:
- That statement takes no imagination.
- Little thought/effort is put into brainstorming or reverse engineering what it would take to solve even the smallest of issues in a local area.
- Lack of practicality & action.
My goal is that as the weeks unfold, anyone following our journey gains a new perspective and perhaps takes on a different approach next time someone brings up the idea of giving. Truthfully, one of the best ways of giving is with your time. As the Greek philosopher; Seneca said, “It is not that we have so little time but that we lose so much...The life we receive is not short but we make it so; we are not ill provided but use what we have wastefully.” Rather than pondering, simply lending a helping hand or giving a voice to the voiceless can change a ton.
Another great way to make a dramatic impact is by thought...connecting like-minded individuals, teaching, and being vocal where it matters. I call this; "the gift that keeps on giving." It goes back to that cliche Chinese proverb; "Give a Man a Fish, and You Feed Him for a Day. Teach a Man To Fish, and You Feed Him for a Lifetime." Think about it...would you rather make a quick buck today, or be taught how to generate infinite value with passive income? Mindset is everything, so never overlook the opportunity of planting a seed that may one day grow. Not everyone has to be a revolutionary, but perhaps you spark the mind of an individual who will be.
Sincerely,
Josh from @Mediablume
Hi @mediablume, I just stopped back to let you know your post was one of my favourite reads today and I included it in my Steemit Ramble. You can read what I wrote about your post here.