Everyone has heard of the Seven Deadly Sins cause Brad Pitt was in a movie based on it:P and really people tend to be more intrigued by sin. We are supposed to be good and we are judged by our behavior so it is natural to be curious as to what the fuss is about. But, not many people know about the Seven Heavenly Virtues.......go ahead and look'em up....I'll wait a sec....Too lazy? OK....they are Chastity, Temperence, Charity, Diligence, Patience, Kindness and Humility. I am not religious by any means but I do believe both of these lists are very well thought out and meaningful, but I wish to only talk about charity today.
It is close the x-mas and channachau , kwanza and all the big ones. I think we should hold a thought of charity in our minds at ALL times but it is easy to get carried away by life and stress. But, this is the time when we should exude it. There are people that have less, there always are and always will be. Money isn't everything. used clothes, any food, old toys can give an unfortunate person one of those fleeting moments of happiness.
It seems to me we are becoming more and more selfish as a culture and as individuals. Reciprocation has nothing to do with charity. I'm not saying to not by anything at all for yourselves or whomever, but just take a second or more and when you're buying your kid a WII forx-mas, pick up a Barbie for Toys-for-Tots, get rid of those old coats you never wear and give'm to the local shelter. A few little things can mean a great deal to others. Hope I don't sound too preachy:)