Monday, August 17, 2009

We interrupt this travelogue . . .

To bring you a Charity Challenge!

**Step 1**
For all of you out there with a spouse/significant other who is NOT currently in the room or very close by:
  • Think of 3 reasons why you love them.
  • Contact them immediately and share your feelings.
  • DO NOT mention this challenge in the process. If you do, you score no points!
For all of you out there with a spouse/significant other or other close family member who IS currently in the room or very close by:
  • Go right now and give them a hug.
  • Look them in the eye and tell them that you love them.
  • If you laugh, you score no points!
  • Sometime this week, do them a special, secret favor.
  • If you call attention to it or tell them you did it because of this challenge, lose 10 points!
For all of you out there without a spouse/significant other (bonus points for those who do have one!):
  • Take a moment to think of a friend, family member or neighbor whose life you can bless today by either your presence or your words.
  • Pray about it, then act on it!
  • DO NOT mention this challenge in the process. If you do, you score no points!
  • If you can't think of anything/anyone, lose 5 points!
  • If you think of something you could do to bless someone's life and you don't do it, lose 10 points!
**Step 2**
For everyone:
  • Do someone in your life (other than the person from Step 1) a favor today.
  • Say something kind to someone else today.
  • Say an extra prayer for someone today.
  • Introduce yourself to someone you don't know this week.
  • If you call attention to doing any of these things or mention this challenge as your impetus, no points for you!
**Step 3**
Scoring
  • Your score is determined by how happy you feel when you finish.
  • Are you satisfied with your score?
  • If so, doesn't it feel nice? Keep up the great work!
  • If not, keep trying!
  • Regardless, try to be charitable every day. I promise that your life will be blessed for it even more than the lives you personally touch!

1 comment:

Grandma Jule said...

I *love* it!!!!

Kudos on the GREAT idea, Steve!

(Can I STEAL it for MY blog???)

Which classic Superhero are you?

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You are Superman
Superman
95%
Spider-Man
85%
Green Lantern
70%
Iron Man
60%
Batman
55%
Hulk
55%
Robin
52%
Supergirl
45%
The Flash
45%
Catwoman
35%
Wonder Woman
30%
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