One of our deepest desires often tucked safely away, hidden in one of the layers of our soul, is the yearning to contribute to life. During the last four years, I had been living in a contribution deficit, but yet couldn't quite identify what was wrong. I'm sure my story will ring true with others. Kind of like that time you had a really creative idea at work, but it was never supported or encouraged. Or maybe you have this incredibly unique talent that is being ignored or under utilized. Or perhaps you find yourself on a type of cosmic bench, where everyone else is out on the field of play, and you are left behind filling the water jug for the team. Whatever the storyline, it starts to feel like some kind of arbitrary cap was put on your bottle of life. Last spring, I could feel my internal soda bottle bubbling up, ready to explode the cap right off, if I didn't take some radical action and make a change.
I encountered this vague sense of urgency, like I was thwarting myself from participating in life. I didn't know what would happen when I left my 8 to 5 cubicle existence, but my work with XOXO Dogs grew out of this desire to put myself back in the game. Following only this intuitive urge to donate, I've just begun to realize how symbolic and meaningful this project has been to my well-being. Contributing money to organizations that foster a more compassionate existence, I am afforded the most gracious opportunity to fulfill my own need to contribute to life.
In much gratitude, I thank all the non-profit organizations that work so diligently to improve the welfare of our community, while giving me the opportunity to live out one of my most deepest yearnings.
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