My love as deep; the more I give to thee,
The more I have, both are infinite.
William Shakespeare
An often under-rated shared activity that most couples can find both strengthening and fulfilling is the very act of giving.
Teaming up and picking a few ways that you and your beau can give back to your local community or even support a not-for-profit organization can be contagiously fun and rewarding. Keeping in mind your personal values, strengths and resources, the number of combinations are truly endless…
If you have much, give of your wealth; If you have little, give of your heart.
Arab Proverb
So you love personal interaction, happen to be great with kids and have an extra hour every week to kill – consider being a Big Brother or Sister! You will never know the incredible positive impact you have on a younger person when you give them your undivided attention…
If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.
Mother Theresa
Or you’ve been blessed with financial security, have an awesome job and while you don’t extra time, you do have the resources to support from a distance – consider sponsoring a child in a third world country! Their are so many programs out there that offer monthly, weekly or daily contributions that even your morning coffee could supplement…
If you are young and healthy, and don’t have the spare funds take a visit to your nearest blood donation clinic. After thirty minutes, a couple cookies and juice, your small donation of vital body fluids can save lives.
Looking for a change up for date-night? Check out Habitat for Humanity and build a home together – literally. Rolling up your sleeves together for community service can be quite the unique experience, plus you can bring your friends!
Most communities also boast various charities – try donating forgotten pantry items to your local food banks, tithing regularly to your local church or offering up clothing and personal items that you no longer use to shelters where your junk is someone else’s treasure!
Together you and your spouse can reinvest your shared happiness, blessings and gifts by offering your time, money or skills to those in need.
These are really only a few reasons that came to mind when asked if we support any charities and why. In reality, the benefits always outweigh the effort. And who knows? Not only will your involvement likely seed a major impact, the shared activity will grow your marriage closer and stronger.
Serving friends, family and even those without a face will show love and kindness in untold magnitudes. The gift of giving is the ability to do so in the first place – so give while you have the chance.
How do you give back together and why?
~ Cheers with Wine! ~
The Mrs.
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