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Charity Matters Quotes June 18, 2014

Just breathe

“Breathing, according to me, corresponds to taking charge of one’s own life.”

Luce Irigaray, Between East and West

These past few weeks have been full of joy, celebration, fun and chaos. Now it is time, to take a step back…..pause and just breathe. Our fast paced lives often move so quickly that we stop to reflect, give gratitude and contemplate where we have been and where we are heading. This week that is exactly what I am going to do.

Unplug, check-out, step-back and just breathe.

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Charity Matters Quotes June 9, 2014

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“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”

Abraham Lincoln

This week will mark another year passing, and that is a good thing.

The passing of time brings perspective, wisdom and more importantly gratitude.

The gratitude in turn, brings joy.

The joy fuels the need to serve others and make a difference.

Making a difference fuels the soul.

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Charity Matters Inspiration June 6, 2014

This is it.

“You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.”

Tom Brokaw

Tomorrow is the big day, Graduation Day. For 18 years of guiding, homework, making lunches, driving and all of the work that goes into being a parent….this is it. Is it over? No. Is it a parental payday? Maybe. To me it is simply another milestone. His first smile, first step, learning to ride his bike, then his driver’s license and now to use those same wheels to head off to college. It is a milestone and like all great milestones it is a celebration of achievement. It is a time to be in the moment with all of the people who helped us get to this moment.

Just like the first smile, the first steps and the first pedal strokes there were more. This will not be the last milestone or celebration of achievement. Like all the wonderful accomplishments, I will cheer, smile, cry and beam with pride. Although my son has earned this moment, it is one for all of us to celebrate.

He can change the world tomorrow. Today his smile is more than enough.

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Charity Matters Quotes May 30, 2014

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“Man must search for what is right, and let
happiness come on its own.”

Johann Pestalozzi

As we say goodbye to May and get ready to embrace June. I wanted to close this month with gratitude towards our military, our veterans and all the families that sacrifice so much for each and every one of us. Memorial Day is behind us and summer is just peeking out from around the corner. So before we leave this month, thank you to all who have given and served.

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Charity Matters Quotes May 26, 2014

Happy Memorial Day

“Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours.”

Wallace Bruce

Today is Memorial Day, a day that was first celebrated in 1868 as Decoration Day. Decoration day was created to honor the 600,000 U.S. men and women who died in the Civil War. Millions more have served since, and many have made the ultimate sacrifice for us. So today as you enjoy your family, friends and freedom remember those that have given us that gift. Our soldiers.

Happy Memorial Day!

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Charity Matters Quotes May 16, 2014

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“A good teacher is like a candle — it consumes itself to light the way for others. “

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, translated from Turkish

As we end the week and all begin to count down the days until school is out, it seems as good a time as any to say thank you to our teachers. You change our world, open our minds and hearts and inspire us to be the best we possibly can be.

Our lives are better because of you.

Thank you.

Happy Friday Everyone!

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Charity Matters Quotes May 9, 2014

Happy Mothers Day

“Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.”

Marion C. Garretty

Where do we learn to do or dream the impossible? Is it nature or nurture? For me, it was nurture….and that is translation for mother. My mom told each of us that we could become anything we wanted and we believed her. So, this weekend as I celebrate 10 years of Spiritual Care and Mothers Day. I only have one person to thank and that is my mom. She believed in me from the beginning and taught me that anything is possible.

I miss her everyday but her lasting legacy is a gift that touches thousands of mothers and children each year.

Tomorrow night is proof that she was right….but I guess all mothers are.

Wishing you a wonderful Mothers Day!

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Charity Matters Quotes May 2, 2014

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“The world’s favorite season is the spring.
All things seem possible in May.”
Edwin Way Teale

May is here and Spring has sprung!

New life is everywhere and the possibilities are endless.

What can you make possible this spring?

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Charity Matters Quotes April 25, 2014

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“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.”

Abraham Lincoln

In light of the Boston Marathon on monday and my talk with Carolyn Blashek from Operation Gratitude, on Wednesday, I couldn’t help feel patriotic this week. Proud of my country, all of Boston and always our American soldiers. Gratitude and pride are a great way to begin the weekend.

So remember to say thank you to our military and to make your country proud of you for all you do to make our world better. We are better because you are in it.

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Charity Matters Quotes April 18, 2014

Happy Easter!

“‘Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees
Filled all the air with fragrance and with joy.”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Hip-pity Hopppity Easter’s on its way!

It’s hard to believe that Easter is on Sunday. I will be busy helping the Easter bunny for all the little ones heading our way. Easter is a time for family, new life, reflection and joy.

Oh, and did I forget chocolate? By the way, that’s where the joy comes from.

I hope the Easter Bunny is good to all of you.

Wishing you a blessed Easter.

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Charity Matters Quotes April 11, 2014

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“Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”

Hank Russo

It is that time of year. The benefits, the jog-a-thons, and of course the Girl Scout cookies. Fundraising is in full swing and its easy to feel overwhelmed by all the request for support. When a friend sent me this quote I thought I needed to share it because fundraising is all about the simple joy of giving. Rather than feeling overwhelmed, celebrate the joy you feel every time you share.

Its a wonderful feeling.

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Charity Matters Quotes March 28, 2014

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“Nothing is worth more than this day. “

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A few years back I was invited to a birthday party where we were asked to bring a quote as a gift. The Goethe quote above is the one I chose. The reason being, the birthday girl was a cancer survivor, and if there was one take away from her journey, it was “to be in the moment.”

It has been over a decade since I went to that party and I have always loved this quote. I must confess, that this is one of the first times in my life that I have had this intention.

As we enter the weekend, remember to savor the joy, the love and the fun of each and every moment.

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Charity Matters Quotes March 17, 2014

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

“For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way.

Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and everyday.”

Irish Blessing

As a girl, I was always told that I was “as Irish as Paddy’s pig” and St. Patrick’s Day was a big deal in our house. Today, everyone is Irish so enjoy your celebration, big or small.

I can think of no better way to start a week, these Irish eyes are smiling!

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Charity Matters Quotes March 10, 2014

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“One of the secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.”

Lewis Carroll

The word worth has been on my mind lately. Maybe because each day we are running to the mailbox for college acceptance letters, waiting to see if our son is worthy? Or perhaps, it is because of the enlightening conversation I had about worth with non-profit founder Chris Avila Hubschmann, who you will meet on Wednesday.

Regardless of where it came from, worth is the essence of who we are and who we strive to be. So, this week I will strive to be worthy. Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!

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