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!