A girl can dream, can’t she?
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The question has been asked a million times “What would you do if you won the lottery?” And if you are the big winner of the May 18th, 2013 Powerball lottery…call me, maybe? What I really want to know is – Would you help others, other than just helping yourself?
By “others” I mean, people in need. Not just paying off your family’s debt or buying your best friend that dream car they’ve been drooling over since they were ten. Actually helping the organizations that create opportunities for the underprivileged that really want to do good in the world. If you’re anything like me, you’ve traded in the nightly news broadcast for more healthier programs such as “Secret Millionaire”, “Shark Tank”, and “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”. These shows always get me daydreaming about what I would do if I had the wealth.
(This is where you’ll have to imagine me daydreaming about what I’d do if I won the lottery)
I’d travel the world, of course hitting all the spots I’ve always dreamed of going, and while I was there, I’d make it my mission to find groups that are giving their all just to help others. I imagine myself being in an episode of the Secret Millionaire, working with the group and doing my part to help. Then, after I leave, I would secretly assist them in making their dreams and efforts a success. Why secretly? “When you give and then expect a return on your investment, you are an investor. When you give and expect public recognition in return, you are a self-promoter. But when you give only for the love of giving, you are a generous person”. – Tim Sanders, author of Today we are Rich
(This is where I wake up)
If you’re not swimming in the Benjamins, there are always ways you can help do some good in the world that will make you feel like a million bucks. An idea would be to plug into something much bigger than you. Look into the company you already work for, chances are they have their hands in something you can stand behind. Find out how you can get involved and spread the word. Take company my company for example, Camden Property Trust; we are always getting our hands into something good. http://www.camdenliving.com/about-camden/camden-news/camden-cares/index.htm
Have you ever done something secretly to help someone? I want to hear about it, I promise I won’t tell.
