One blog each month so far... looks like I'm not doing so great at this blogging thing! Need to find the motivation and the day to get out my weekly rants (I mean thoughts) on life! ;)
It has been quite busy since I made my way back to Atlanta after a nice long visit in Michigan. Between getting ready for conference season, and prepping my first event with JACQ Entertainment that was quickly approaching, my schedule was full. I was planning a Benefit Concert for an organization here in Georgia called Leftover Pets. They helped out with my Cooper when I saved him from the shelter. They work tirelessly to save as many animals as possible from the kill shelters that are prominent here. I wanted to try and give them some extra support to fund one of their transports of animals from Georgia to New York.
I had two goals for the event. The first, to obviously raise money for the organization. However, the second was equally as important. I wanted to bring together several of the popular local acts of different genres; acts that are incredibly talented, but have never shared a stage together. I wanted to bridge the gap between the genres, to encourage these amazing talents to come together more often. The event was more successful than I could have hoped for. Not only to help raise money to save the puppies, but the artists really connected and had a great appreciation for each other's talents. I had such a blast watching the audience appreciate every artist for their individual talents.
I couldn't have been more thankful to have so many great friends that would loan their time to help me make my first event a success, and to help raise money for something that was so close to my heart. That's when I got to think about gratitude. As the quote states... it's one of the most powerful things we can do for one another, also one of the easiest, yet too often we forget to truly show our gratitude.
I've always been a believer in karma... that if you put good out there in the world, it's bound to come back to you eventually. For me lately, it feels like the circle of gratitude and appreciation. For many of the artists that donated their time and talent for my event, I had done something for in the past... even if it was just a little something. And I am eager to do something else to help any of the artists out as soon as the opportunity arises, so I can again thank them in ways, other than words, for their generosity.
Giving goes a long way. Much further than getting. Too many people have that confused in this society. As I've sat back and observed in the past couple of years, I've seen a lot of "me, me, me!" One day, those folks will realize that going that extra mile to "get" what you want to satisfy yourself, will never fully satisfy those feelings. However, you can't match the feeling when you selflessly take a moment to help someone else out - in any way, shape or form.
So I challenge you... make this week about others. As I heard in church today, life is meaningless if you're just focusing on the things you can see or experience. It's the affects and contributions you make to the relationships around you that will live on long after you're gone. So go out of your way to help someone else. Especially if it means sacrificing something of you would normally do for yourself. Then reflect on your feelings afterward. Relish in the rewarding feelings you have after doing a small act of kindness for someone instead of watching your favorite television show. Trust me - it will be worth it!
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