"It is more blessed to give than to receive."
The Christmas season is in full swing. Calendars are packed with company parties, decorating the family tree, fundraisers for local organizations, craft fairs, concerts and multiple shopping excursions. In the midst of the hustle and bustle, it can be easy to lose sight of the beauty of this holiday month. (A personal favorite for maintaining perspective: 25 Days, 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever by Ace Collins.)
Day 16 of Collins' book examines the life of the historical Saint Nicholas and the spirit of Santa Claus. The reader is encouraged to find ways to make a difference in the lives of others. "Magnify your blessings by sharing them."
In August of this year, I woke up on a Friday morning with inspiration to embark on an adventure. Armed with a set of greeting cards from my talented friend, Patrick Edmiston, and a few twenty dollar bills, I penned the following notes:
Welcome to Pay It Forward Friday! You are now faced with an opportunity to keep this moving forward and be a blessing in the lives of those around you today. Your mission: find five people you know and five people you don't know and do something unexpected for them. Have fun and see how far even the most simple gesture will reach. Enjoy today!
How will you make December 2, 2011 a Pay It Forward Friday? What would you do with $25 to make someone's day?
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