Charity 14th September 2020
Charity begins at home
What does that mean?
Instead of giving to others
It’s about giving to yourself
Or it’s about learning it at home
Being kind at home first
Being generous
Charity is about assisting those in need
Taking care of people close to you
And taking care of you so you can care for others
Is charity about donations?
How are you charitable?
Helping others out,
With your time,
With your words
With services
Being a volunteer
Charitable to be kind to others
Giving people your time
Everybody – especially with those who are often not listened to
Charity is unconditional…
I gave time to my 90 year old Neighbourhood,
That is a true charitable action
For Nothing in return
From the heart,
Where people appreciate
When it is from the heart it feels like true charity
Giving to your Neighbour
Let’s look after our Neighbours
It’s not just giving to a charity
It’s not just about the money
It’s kindness without any expectation in return
Often people don’t want charity
They prefer kindness
Is there a negative associated with charity, charities
Don’t use charities for an intention not from the heart –
Nigel is being charitable by showing us around Adelaide
It’s sad if a charity doesn’t give from the heart
Did you know that sometimes only 5% is given to the cause
Some charities get funding to do the work of government
Really?
Perhaps charities should feed the gap not be the service
Not tackle the big issues…
Charities for kindness rather than serving the role that is much needed by the community
Voluntarily giving help to those in need
How do you feel when you help?
I feel good to help and it gives me purpose
It’s mutual – no hierarchy – reciprocity
I’d rather say it’s two way
Reciprocal
Let’s reciprocate
This word has had a lot of attention tonight…
The feel good in the give and receive…
It’s easy to hand over money – yet the help is what is needed
The love of helping
The reward of feedback that someone is grateful and appreciative..
Kay’s ladies can now move better from the exercise – now that has made her smile – the give and receive
When you receive gratitude it keeps you giving
We will need more charitable acts after Covid as people will be in a struggle and maybe even traumatized
When you are kind, others see kindness, feel kindness and may even ripple kindness to others.
What you say and what you do, needs to be aligned
If there is a gap between the walk and talk, it doesn’t feel charitable – it doesn’t feel authentic
Connection
If there’s no connection it doesn’t feel like charity
Would you rather give or receive?