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Giving Back: A Tribute to the Baltimore / Washington Power Team
by Dena Moscola
We all know how important it is to appreciate others and how great it feels to be appreciated. Simple things like saying thank you can mean a lot. Traditionally around the holidays, presents are an offering of gratitude. After a year that has been enormously challenging for most, I’m encouraging you to give the gift of gratitude by demonstrating more appreciation than ever before. This does not cost anything but worth millions! Show your gratitude by expressing yourself more than usual. Go beyond the thank you. Tell people what you are thanking them for. Step it up. I guarantee it will have impact.
And while you are giving deep appreciation, remember those less fortunate than you. Take time out of your busy holiday season and help someone in need. For those of you who do this on a regular basis, I congratulate you for your kindness. For those of you who say you are too busy, broke, tired, etc…Well, maybe this is the year to give a little bit – hey, isn’t that a song?? : ) It’s easy. You can give pocket change to the Salvation Army when leaving local stores, call your church, food bank or Red Cross, etc. and ask how you can serve.
This year I had the distinct privilege of joining the Baltimore/Washington D.C. Power Team for their annual Basket Brigade. They are a group of successful and highly motivated individuals who focus on peak performance in all aspects of life, including but not limited to business, finances and health. They are very active in serving their community and each year they collect food to donate during the holidays. For this year’s Basket Brigade, we packed a bunch of food into baskets then delivered them to over 200 needy families. People of all ages came out to help and had a blast! It was an amazing demonstration of serving, gratitude and teamwork by a group of incredible people who truly care. To be part of such a rewarding experience is worth its weight in gold.
Thanks Power Team Members! www.baltwashpowerteam.org
