Although I have chosen to focus my attention on one word this year, it will forever be a lifetime resolution; the word is Charity. I chose charity mostly due to the following quote by Elder Marvin J. Ashton:
One thing I know to be true is that this kind of charity rarely happens by chance. Instead, it is an intentional decision that we make in our lives. Acting with charity is not always easy! It's much easier to judge others, and pick out their flaws. Sometimes our defenses tell us to hold back from helping or loving someone, but doing so leaves you feeling empty. That is why I am making a conscience effort this year to work on how I see and treat others.
Since being a charitable person doesn't happen by chance, I have set some smaller goals to help me be more deliberate in my attempts:
1) I need to consider, daily, the benefits of being a generous person;
2) I need to embrace gratitude. It's time for me to start sharing what I have with others;
3) I need to start small. I know I can't change old behavior overnight, but I can start by giving small and working my way up to grander endeavors; and
4) I need to give without expectations.
C.S. Lewis said, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less." Being selfish has always been my roadblock when it comes to charity. This is my resolution to change that!
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