My published article about what my patriotism evolved into

How Operation Gratitude Shaped My Future

“You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have really lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.”–Henry Drummond.


 

How difficult is it to do something nice?

Everybody has a gift, a talent, or an ability. There's people right around you that really need it.
A gift isn't a gift 'til you give it away. It's not measured by how many people like it; it's measured by how much one other person needs it.
You don't need to be a superhero, you just simply need be willing to give.
 -Michael Jr., comedian
http://michaeljuniorcomedy.blogspot.com/


"Charity," doing something nice for somebody, doing the right thing once in a while, help out once in a while, are all topics I will touch on in another post. From my point of view, there isn't enough of this type of activity now-a-days - people helping out, or doing nice things for others. Because, now, more than ever, it is needed, and is required for the world to change, or to "become a better place."

Think to yourself. What are your abilities? "God-given" talents? Are you good at doing something constructive? Hobbies? Are you letting this ability/talent go to waste? Do you use it just for your benefit?
For example:
Do you like to play Football? Is there a Boys and Girls club in your area, or an after school program at your local elementary/middle school?
Can you knit or crochet? Do you have tons of yarn in your storage? A non-profit called Operation Gratitude sends Care Packages to deployed military, veterans, and wounded warriors. During their Holiday drive, a hand-knit scarf (donated) is put into every Care Package that goes out.
https://opgrat.wordpress.com/