Since the beginning of this year,I am overcome with an incredible sense of wanting to "change the world." Last night at my Altrusa Club meeting, the CEO of St. Vincent de Paul talked about how many homeless and needy they helped in 2010. He said, that the gift of ourselves is so unique and special and that only we control that. He said their mission is to give a "hand up and not a hand out." And I'm so drawn to wanting to help, but I'm just not sure how to juggle it all.
Between work and having to battle it's constant challenges to being a wife, daughter, sister, and friend- There just isn't enough of my time and attention to go around efficiently and effectively. I'm overwhelmed with the amount of weddings, showers, birthdays, parties, work etc that I'm seriously thinking... At What Point Does it Have to Stop?
Who do I say "no" to without hurting feelings or missing out? How can I maintain all those things and take on my desire to volunteer and make a difference? At what point do I stop being selfish and do things for those who truly need it?
As tweeted by the Dalai Lama this morning "By going beyond your own problems and taking care of others, you gain inner strength, self-confidence, courage, and a greater sense of calm."
I must find a balance and give the gift of myself MORE to my career, my husband, my family, my friends, and to others in need!
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