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Sunday Morning Reflections - Giving Back

7/12/2015

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The other day I recorded a Weekend Wisdom podcast with Gina Harris, CEO of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. I'm an ambassador for the association and couldn't be more proud of the photographers involved. Well, the podcast went live yesterday and I'll have a major post tomorrow, but it got me thinking about the topic of giving back.
"Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, 
then you're wasting your time on Earth."
Roberto Clemente
This is just a short post this morning with a simple question, "What are doing to give back?"

Easy right? We're an industry where, no matter what you're doing, you've got either a skill set or a network to help you give back. I'm so often asked for advice on various charities. I'm a huge fan of NILMDTS, but the issue is about giving back at any level. There's no such things as an effort too small.

From mentoring a photographer just starting out, to working with the local high school on a better yearbook, there's something or someone in your community who needs help. Even easier, being involved in your community in some way doesn't have to involve photography, just a little effort and your time.

I'm so surprised over the number of people who do so little and think that a donation to a particular charity once a year is enough.  When put on the spot, they'll respond with something about looking for the right charity. You're not buying a car, just getting involved in helping people. 

I guess I'm in a sports mode this morning...here's a classic from Muhammad Ali:
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." 
As always, wishing everybody a wonderful Sunday and time to hug somebody you love for at least eleven seconds; time to cherish the life you have and plenty of laughs and giggles for no reason at all.
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Caitlin Fuster Chadwick link
7/12/2015 07:07:19 am

LOVE LOVE LOVE this Skip!
I think it is So important to incorporate this into our daily lives and our businesses. So much so that I actually have a whole section in my business plan about it called "Our Consciousness". It makes me so happy that phrases like Conscious Capitalism, Sustainability and Green are becoming part of today's corporate vernacular. slowly but surely we are moving in the right direction.
Great Post. Thank you!

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