"If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author and everyday you have the opportunity to write a new page."

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Walking On Sunshine/Give a Little Bit

Do you think it's possible to do a decent mash-up of those two songs? Because they would be the perfect theme song to how this day has been (although it's only about noon at this point).
The weather as I checked it to decide what to wear to get me through to about 10pm tonight away from the house is supposed to be 8degrees with 50% chance of showers. Not enough for rainboots. But enough for tights, a wool sweater, and vest. Oh yes, and RayBans. Suffice it to say, those clothes were too much and now I am sitiing with the vest tossed aside and the sweater unzipped. There is much to be happy about today.
I also donated a flannel sheet (that was donated to me) to Harm Less, collecting funds for Victoria homeless living in poverty. They were so delighted as I was the first to donate, and from all the collections I've been doing for GMB, I know exactly how uplifting that feeling is. So I also donated $2 bucks for baked goods (that they were already offering me for the blanket). I do believe in altruism. I'm not sure that the desire to give of oneself for the benefit of others is an innate human characteristic, but I do know that for me, it does not feel like a selfish attempt to feel like I'm a good person. I just want to be good and do well for others. I am a citizen of humanity, and I wish that I could always "give once a day" in addition to adhering to lululemon's "sweat once a day." Every day does not have to be about giving something away or donating - increasing awareness, making choices that bear others in mind (even if they may not realize or be able to appreciate it directly) - that's giving in small ways, and can certainly be done every day.

1 comment:

Jennifer Anne said...

Hey little lady,

I like your blog and I like you. You are a good person. Truly.

Much love,

J.