What Motivates Philanthropists?

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December 5, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace The word philanthropy has its roots in the Greek language meaning "love for mankind." It was never meant to apply only to donors of thousands or millions of dollars. - Arthur C. Frantzreb - What Motivates Philanthropists? "From wartime child refugee to self-made multi-millionaire and philanthropist, Dame Stephanie Shirley's life has been more eventful than most. She arrived in London at the age of five, just weeks before the outbreak of World War II -- one of thousands of Jewish children fleeing the Nazis and coming to Britain as part of the Kindertransport --and was brought up by loving foster parents."I know very clearly why I give. I've been given so much myself, what else can I do but give?" she says." This BBC article takes a closer look at the reasons that drive and inspire philanthropists. { read more } Be The Change Read this short passage by writer Isabel Allende, "In Giving I Connect With Others". { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Man & Dog: A Picture that Moved the World 10 Worst Listening Habits -- and Their Cure 10 Keys to Happier Living No Greater Joy: Photos from Around the World 7 Ways to Have More by Owning Less 11 Amazing Thank You Notes How One Teenager Used Her Life Savings The Power of Self-Compassion DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,157 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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A Friendship Forged From Forgiveness

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December 4, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace There is a hard law. When an injury is done to us, we never recover until we forgive. - Alan Paton - A Friendship Forged From Forgiveness "Azim Khamisa smiles when he spots a round-faced man with spectacles striding into a sun-dappled courtyard on the campus of San Diego State University. The two embrace. They're here to deliver an unusual talk, one that, over the years, they have presented to millions of students across the country. Minutes later, inside a warmly lit amphitheater, Khamisa takes the stage. "I'd like to introduce to you a very special man in my life," he says. "My brother, Ples Felix." When introducing Felix, he always uses that word: brother...They met 17 years ago after Felix's only grandson murdered Khamisa's only son." What follows is a powerful story of forgiveness and healing. { read more } Be The Change Reflect on a grievance you've been holding on to. Try and release it in forgiveness today. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 98-Year-Old Woman Earns Judo's Highest Honor Mystery Knitter's Olympic Masterpiece Compassion Caught on a Late-Night Train Change Your Life with a Thank-You Note Secrets from 17 Years of Silence The Body's Grace: A Paralyzed Yoga Teacher's Insights The Spirit of Gift Mr. Rogers at the Emmy Awards DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,147 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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Short On TIme? Try Something Awe-Inspiring

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December 3, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper. - W.B. Yeats - Short On TIme? Try Something Awe-Inspiring "Always plugged in and constantly juggling tasks at work and at home, many of us feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to do all the things we need to do. But wouldn't it be awesome to feel like you had more time? In fact, a new study suggests that experiencing awe -- which psychologists define as the feeling we get when we come across something so strikingly vast in number, scope, or complexity that it alters the way we understand the world -- could help us do just that. What's more, awe might make us more generous with how we spend our time and improve our overall well-being." { read more } Be The Change Invoke awe in your day. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy The Most Vital Lessons for Starting Over The Power of Introverts How to Transform Negative Emotions The Power of Touch 9 Essential Skills Kids Should Learn 7 Practices to Cultivate Compassion 8 Weeks to a Better Brain DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,093 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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The Child Who Plants Gardens to Feed the Hungry

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December 2, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings. - Masanobu Fukuoka - The Child Who Plants Gardens to Feed the Hungry It started with a tiny cabbage seedling that Katie Stagliano, a third grader in South Carolina, took home and tended until it grew to an amazing 40 pounds! Katie donated that cabbage to a local soup kitchen. Now 14, Katie has inspired over 50 gardens in over 20 states that donate thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables to people in need. { read more } Be The Change Read more about Katie's story in her own words. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 98-Year-Old Woman Earns Judo's Highest Honor The Impossible Floating Village Football Team A 15-Year-Old's Bucket List Goes Viral The Poorest & Most Generous President in the World The Man Who Left Hollywood For His True Calling Today You, Tomorrow Me Homeless Kid Wows Korea Mr. Rogers at the Emmy Awards DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,068 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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