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Set the Table

There comes a transcendent time in the lives of many people when they are afforded an opportunity to stop, look around, and feel blessed. It's difficult to do every day. This last week, in light of the Nashville flood, it's much easier to count your blessings.

Watching my friends and neighbors who have experienced loss of every degree, I find myself wondering "Why them, not me?" There aren't any answers.

Over the past few years I have felt more and more need to give. Over the past week I have felt it even more.

So I'm just going to say it....if you are a successful member of your community and you aren't trying to give back, you're an asshole. Locally, nationally, globally...pick 2 or 3 causes/charities/foundations and make a difference.

Give to the Nashville Flood Relief. www.cfmt.org , www.hon.org , www.nashvilleredcross.org ; these are just a few. Your money, your time, preferably both.

But don't stop there. Pick 1 or 2 more and set a goal for the remainder of the year. Track it. Hold yourself accountable.

Here's the funny thing...it will give back to you. I promise. You WILL experience positive change. If nothing else, you won't be an asshole anymore....or if, like me, you're an asshole in other ways you can scratch this one off your list. You may even be mistaken for a pretty good person.

So...go set the table you eat from.

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