Everywhere we look we see a need for change, and sometimes we feel we’re too insignificant to matter. But that’s simply not true.
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“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” ~Mother Teresa
Feeding people is just one of the many “needs” out there in our world today. We watch on television, read in the newspapers, or see on social media the nonprofit and charity organizations out there involved with doing positive things such as feeding the homeless, providing clean drinking water in developing countries, and rescuing animals.
While you watch and hear about these things you find yourself fighting a battle within your head and heart.
Unfortunately at times you determine you aren’t powerful enough to make a significant change for the better, so why bother? Or, you feel as though the people in this world who make millions are the ones who can afford to donate and support these organizations, and since you don’t have millions, why bother donating $1-$5 dollars?
I’ve been speaking with the Founders and Directors of several nonprofits and charities through my podcast, Generosity Philosophy, for over a year now, and I always ask the same question at the end of every conversation:
“What’s your Generosity Philosophy?”
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Several of these philanthropists tell me the same thing, in various ways. What they say is very similar to this quote by Mother Teresa, “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”
What I’ve heard over and over again is how each and every dollar donated is appreciated, valued, and collectively DOES make a difference to help their specific cause. It does not have to be a significant monetary amount.
Additionally, it’s been made clear these organizations cannot operate without the support of their committed volunteers. Some volunteers may not ever be able to financially support the organization they volunteer at, but are making a huge impact by donating their TIME and/or SKILLS.
You may not be able to feed a hundred people, provide water to a hundred villages, or save a hundred animals, but you can start with just ONE.
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Photo: Flickr/Feed My Starving Children