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Our society is currently a
little skewed. We’ve become
convinced that money is the
most important thing. I’m not
sure how we got to this idea,
but I am sure that we’re wrong.
It really is about learning how
to be generous with our Time,
Talent, and Treasure. See that?
Treasure doesn’t have to be first
or most important. Let’s take a
look at what I consider to be the
four T’s to philanthropy.
Temple
- If your temple isn’t
solid and cared for, then you
lessen your ability to serve
both yourself and others. I’m
a nurse, so I’ve always taken
my health, my body’s ability to
sustain my soul, very seriously.
You’ve heard the saying, to put
on your own oxygen mask first?
This is the first step. Figure out
what your body can do and
how it needs to be taken care
of. Not everyone can do the
same things or has the same
physical strengths. God made
you, you. Figure out who that
is and how to care for yourself,
and then do it to the best of
your ability. Then your temple
will be ready to sustain a full
and vibrant life.
Time
- Time is truly the only
non-renewable resource and
everyone gets exactly the same
24 hours. It’s how we choose
to use it. Use it to love people.
Use it to love yourself. Use it
for happiness and use it to help
others be happy in whatever
way works best for you. Do you
love to volunteer at the food
kitchen? Do you love to donate
some professional hours for pro
bono work? It doesn’t always
have to be about other people.
Do the things you love for you.
Do you love to play sports? Or
read a good book for hours?
Building your own happiness is
important so that you always
have energy and happiness
to share. The only real waste
of time is being unhappy and
resentful. Do your best to make
the most of your time by finding
a way to be happy.
Talent
- Everyone is good at
something. And everything
that people can do is valuable
somewhere. Figure out what
you are good at and then think
about how you can use that gift
tomake the world a better place.
By Rochelle Forrest
BeingAPhilanthropist
Doesn’tTakeABig FatWallet
SOAR TO SUCCESS
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Personal Growth Strategies