What are the reasons you decide to give? Is it because of what we expect in return? Do we give because someone has told us giving is a great thing to do? I’m getting ready to take fourteen volunteers for a big weekend at the Chonburi Children’s Center. We will spend Saturday at the center and take the kids to the beach on Sunday. The beach will be a special treat since the kids get to go about once a year. When I visited the center before, we not only had a great time, but we were able to help the orphanage by compiling profiles for all the children. This trip I will challenge everyone to give in spite of everything. I’m hoping we’ll all really forget the tasks undone and troubles we’ve left behind in the city and focus on really giving love to these kids.
I need to pack! But before I go, I want to leave you with something to chew on:
What is your style of giving? Do you give from the bottom of your hurt? OR do you give from the bottom of your heart? Is one better than the other?
While we’re doing art projects, teaching English, and running around on the beach, I’ll be wondering about the best ways to give with you. I look forward to hearing from you and writing more on this topic.
~Dwight
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25 July 2009 at 1:47 am
Nice article man, I’m really looking forward to hanging with our little hommies this weekend! Beach, kickin’ it, booty dancin’ with the kids, here we come!
30 July 2009 at 12:22 pm
Hmm, what an interesting question to pose. I thought about the times I have made monetary donations, usually it is in reaction to a report of a disaster or situation. I also give on a regular basis, small amounts to “charities of my choice” based on what I have heard about them and what I think I can afford. In terms of giving my time, I have to admit I do not do that. I am not good at being emotionally detached and am sometimes scared of my emotional response if I were to do what you seem to effortlessly and generously do, ie “give” unconditionally of yourself, direct to those in great need. So maybe I “don’t give” from the bottom of my hurt. Saying that, I love your blog and always try to learn from you.