Giving opens up avenues for abundance.

There's something profoundly liberating about giving, yet we don't do it often enough. It begs the question: why not? For some of us, our demanding schedules overtake our time to volunteer. For others, our fear of economic instability manifests a mindset dominated by pernicious lies like, "You can't afford to give" and "If you give, you won't have enough". However, truth of the matter is we simply cannot afford to not give back!

When anxiety drives our decisions, we cannot grow spiritually, emotionally, or mentally. When we open up our hearts and give to others, we give ourselves room to grow and thrive!

Gratitude not only encourages our hearts, it produces peace. And we could all use a little more peace these days.

In fact, there are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in human history, with an estimated 27 million in bondage across the globe.

Maybe getting more isn't the answer to life. Maybe it's giving.

I beseech you to open your hearts and give back! Give your time/services/money/support/encouragement/love! Give whatever you can!