Right now do something to help someone. Volunteer, listen to someone who needs an ear, send money to those in need, buy dinner for a shelter resident. Give whatever you can. You can give physical labor, emotional support, money or items you don’t need anymore. The key is to bring your gift to life, right now.

No excuses, no delays. Send even just a few dollars to feed a child, bring fresh water to a drought-stricken place, rescue an animal or help heal a sick person. Any cause that resonates with you works. Just find a way to help someone or something in need. Do it now. 

When you’ve performed the service or given the gift, really think about your contribution. Visualize the recipient of your generosity. Imagine what it would be like to be the recipient. See the benefit you created.

Recognize that you are a blessing, complete and read aloud the following:

Ex. Because of me a hungry child will have a meal and know that someone cares.  Because of me, the world is a better place.

“Because of me _______________________________________________________. Because of me the world is a better place.”

Really let that sink in.  You are important and the world needs you. It is absolutely okay to feel good for having done good. This is not the same thing as bragging or giving to gain the admiration of others.

It is acknowledging that you are a powerful force capable of increasing the good in our world.

We all need you.