This past Friday night my business held its annual fund-raiser to benefit Komen Greater NYC for the cure. It was a huge success and we are well beyond what we raised from last year. The donations began as soon as we put the word out, and the giving has only continued. The smile on my heart has not disappeared once.

It is a tremendous effort to put this event together on the part of myself and my team and I have often been asked why I do it. I think the best answer I can come up with is why not!?

There are so many ways to give back that it can be done easily and often. Whether donating $1 or hosting an event, or supporting your favorite charity with your time. Whether making phone calls or helping a neighbor or offering a smile, when others have only given frowns. 

The ability to help others is one of the greatest assest of humankind, and I truly believe in the inherent kindness of people. Yes, there is strife, and horror, and cruelty, and hate. But, there is also goodness, and caring, and kindness, and help.

I get so much more when I give that it almost feels "selfish", but I think this guilty pleasure is here to stay.

How do you give back to others and yourself on a daily basis?