Just finished reading Bill Clinton's Giving. Such a good book on the power that we all possess- the ability to give time, energy, money or skills. The one thing that I have always stuck by in my own beliefs is that God has blessed me with an ability to breathe, so I can give my time and energy for others. In Giving Clinton lays out so many opportunities for the average American to give in anyway they can. He talks about how the "biggest" givers have been able provide for opportunities that the average person can get behind, support and build to benefit others. I used to think what I wanted to do with my life, make a difference for others was something that was sort of an anomaly but reading this book and seeing what Clinton has laid forth I have just been so proud to know that I have a vision and that there are others who are in the same position as me. I am 26 years old, with air in my lungs, I might not have a lot of money but I am so thankful and blessed to have this opportunity to give. It excites me, makes me happy, it fulfills me.
I recommend reading Giving if you haven't read it yet, it gives you a wealth of information about the amazing network that Bill Clinton is a part of. It truly is about who you know, what you are able to give to others. Clinton was able to pull the right people together to change the world. Bill Clinton might have money, but he is great at connecting people and creating this global network of change. There are parts about Clinton that I do not agree with, but then there are parts of Clinton that I love to see and am reminded about what a great leader he is.
