Journal #25

Giving is a very important concept for everyone to learn especially around the holiday season. Most people only think of getting presents around Christmas or Hanukkah instead of the act of giving. The holidays are not just about getting presents, the act of giving is very important too.  When you know what someone wants, and you are able to purchase or make that item for them you feel really good. The look on their face when they open that present that they wanted is priceless. That feeling alone should make everyone want to give. But Giving is not just a concept to practice during the holidays, you should want to give year round. If you are walking past something and you think to yourself  "Wow, I bet (insert name of friend or family member here) would love to have this!" Do not just continue to walk by and pretend that you did not even see it, you should get it and surprise that person with it! They will really appreciate it. Giving does not entail just presents wither. You should want to help the needy, and less fortunate than you too. Going on a mission trip, helping a service organization, or just giving any extra money or items you have to charity are all prime examples of giving. When you give to someone who really needs it, you feel proud. You were able to give someone something that they could not have gotten themselves, but they really needed. Giving is also an important in school. Even just lending someone a pencil, or sharing a fry at lunch would be considered giving. Anything that makes someones day better or a little brighter is giving. I personally like to give as much as I can. I participate in several service organizations  and I love to get my friends and family presents around their birthdays and Christmas time. Giving is something important  that everyone should do all the time.