[January 22nd] “We Exist Temporarily…”: “We exist temporarily through what we take, but we live forever through what we give.” – Vernon Jordan
Wow, this is quote that I think Brenda Della Casa will absolutely love. I think this quote conveys an important message that what we are taking is merely enjoyed by our own selves for the moments we enjoy that item or intangible concept. However, what we are giving to others impacts them by the show of our characters. For example, I take a sandwich from the lunch meetings as part of that benefit I enjoy. I eat the sandwich, my hunger is satiated, and that’s that. I donate money to a charitable organization, which in turn takes care of those less fortunate than me. The people I have impacted are living a better life through assistance I have given them. Instead of only benefiting myself, I have benefited others. Of course, my examples probably don’t portray the true meaning behind the quote as well as I would like for them to, but I’ve given it my best effort.
On the subject of giving, I had $2.78 built up in my PayPal account from YouData ads over the past few months. I decided to take $1.00 and donate it to Haitian earthquake relief. I plan to use another dollar to become a member/ supporter of the Florida Friends of Midwives. The other $.78? I’ll let it accumulate again.
