be more giving

I accepted the role of being a Godfather. This will require me to give of myself both in terms of time and money. I know that in the immediate future it won’t be much time except for making the trip to Chicago but in a few yrs I am expected to be there for her. I decided today to open up a 529 plan for her education. I know sometimes it’s a bummer not to receive anything instantly but when you reach that point then you will appreciate having the funds. I am looking forward to the challenge of being able to influence her life for the better!

I haven’t really been thinking about this goal so it’s hard for me to determine where I stand. I know I have to do a better job about giving and forget about me! For one reason or another, a while back I felt I was the one being ignored and I am not sure why. It’s no reason not to give and I really need to do that. So I’ll try to monitor this one a bit more closely.

I think this goal goes along the lines of being more thoughtful as well. Sometimes I would be willing to give more if only I thought it of or if I thought of someone. I am trying hard to put myself in other people’s shoes/heads so I am constantly thinking of other people and their needs. I have a friend, Asami, who gives more of herself than anyone I know. She is someone to look up to when it comes to giving and she inspired me to be more like her and inspired me to have this goal!