As I'm a tennis fan, I've been keeping up to date on the Australian Open. It's really exciting to watch and cheer on my favorite players, Rafael Nadal (I liked him over Federer even before he was #1), Roger Federer, Caroline Wozniacki, Kim Clijsters, Maria Sharapova, Justine Henin, and Samantha Stosur. I really admire not only their amazing tennis, but their philanthropy as well (I know this particularly of Nadal).
Which brings me to the point of this post.
Volunteer work and other forms of philanthropy should not be something that one should do because one feels pressured to do it. One should do good because they feel the need to- see a need, fill a need, as the expression goes. If one really commits themselves to an important fund, then fulfilling that commitment is the true meaning of philanthropy.
Nothing against famous people or tennis players or the above specified players at all. It was just a segue into the topic.
I know many people who have done community service, volunteer hours, etc., but it doesn't matter to them. They just want credit, money, or publicity from it- but I really, sincerely hope that there are a lot of people out there who are doing acts of good because they have a strong passion for it.
That is what I am attempting to accomplish through this blog, and at the moment, I don't need credit, and the only money or publicity I would want would be for funds to a charitable organization, or in order to raise awareness for causes. The main causes I feel passionate about are stopping poverty and hunger, because for me, they are obstacles that must be removed in order to lay the basis for a successful life. I want to help children who are alone in the world, without hope. I want to brighten lives that are suffering from starvation and lack of sanitary water. I want- no, I NEED- to do this. Because I am a philanthropist from my heart. I hope that you are, too.
-Cora
PS: I realized that I introduced myself in the top as a philanthropist and an author, and I realized that I haven't showed you much of the latter side. I'll post writing soon, don't worry. :)
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