North Tyneside

S T A Y I N G A L I V E . . .
Giving of yourself is a great thing. Yet in order to do so you must take care of yourself.

You cannot give what you do not have. Generosity is an admirable intention, but the intention alone is not enough.

It’s not selfish to put time, energy, and resources into taking care of yourself. Creating value in your own life is what enables you to make a genuine positive difference in the lives of others.

It’s disingenuous to excuse a lack of ambition or effort by claiming the desire to help others. It’s fine to want to help, and far better to actually be in a position to do so.

This applies not just to material wealth, but also to physical, emotional, spiritual and social well being. It is by getting your own house in order that you can be of maximum assistance to everyone else.

You’re wonderfully capable of going far beyond mere token expressions of kindness and generosity. Do the work to live
at your best, and you’ll have plenty of goodness to share.

— Ralph :)'s

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