Today I once again participated in the weekly give away at the homeless shelter. Each week 30 to 50 people and families come to the shelter to pick up food, blankets and other items that were donated by the community. I donate items as well as help with the organizing of the giveaway. Today I decided to donate (along with some other items) a framed motivational slogan that belonged to a good friend of mine who passed away some years ago. At first I was hesitant to give it away, Jimmy was a great friend and the slogan means a lot to me however I thought maybe someone else could benefit from it as well. The slogan reads:
"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."
So I placed the item into the bin and went about my business at the giveaway. Several minutes later as I noticed a man sorting through the bin the frame was in. I could not believe it but he picked up the frame, read it and put it in his box he was collecting items in. I wanted to go over and tell him I donated the item and what it meant to me however I thought let him have his own story to tell one day . Something in the slogan made him pick it up, maybe it will help him further achieve his own goals. Maybe the slogan will be a part of his story one day.
Maybe there's a story, slogan or item that helped motivate you. Why not share it with others? If you have story, please share it with us at Try Change!
Together we can make a difference.
Vince
We miss you Jimmy!
1 comment:
That is a wonderful quote. I always find that people that are successful feel they control their situation and produce their own outcome.
It's good to be reminded of that every now and then. Good post.
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