stubborn sunday: charity

Yep. Finally, I'm getting around to why my blog is what it is.

"Stubbornly Delighted"

It's kind of like....there are things in life that I believe we can be stubborn about..or should.

There are things I'm very stubborn about, but not necessarily in a bad way.

So, today is the first Stubborn Sunday.

I want to share something that I feel one should be stubborn about every week.

I'm sure you will disagree with some of my thoughts, and feel free to say so!

:)

Today, I want to talk about my desire to be stubbornly charitable.

Everyone needs charity at some point in their life.

They need a helping hand, but too often do people ignore those in need.

And no, I don't mean literally ignore.

The other day, Tay and I gave a ride to a girl walking down the street.

It was HOT. And she was very grateful.

I'm really glad I asked her if she wanted one, but what if she said no.

I did my part. I offered, if she said no, that's not my fault, I'm still charitable....not.

I decided that's not true.

Saying "is there anything I can do for you?" doesn't mean all that much.

You haven't actually done anything.

 .....

I guess what I'm getting at, is that charity as the world defines it is not charity to me.

"Donating to charity" helps a lot..I'm sure,

but personally, I don't think that's nearly enough.

Saying, "Can I help you?" is not an empty phrase.

When I ask people that, I mean it, but I didn't do anything. Not yet.

Whenever people ask me that, I can think of plenty of things! 

My kitchen is a mess, I can't afford this or that, I need this..

But I just say

"Thank you for asking. I'm fine"

And whenever I ask that question, that's the answer I get.

So, just do it.

Surprise someone by picking up some clothes.

Clean up something for someone.

Be polite.

Smile.

Offer a ride to  a stranger.

Give a homeless person some groceries.

just DO IT.

Don't talk about it...cause you ain't helping no one.