The other night I tuned into a great new show on ABC called “The Secret Millionaire.” I’m not normally one for reality TV, but this program held my attention.
The premise of the show is that self-made millionaires are sent to spend a week in the nation’s poorest areas and find the “Good Samaritans” in their communities. As you can imagine, these affluent business people get a jolt of reality as they reside in local housing on welfare-level wages.
Along the way they encounter selfless individuals who continually sacrifice everything to help anyone in need, and ultimately encourage others to do the same. Here’s the best part: at the end of the show they reveal their true identity and donate their own money to these local heroes.
While most of us are not millionaires, I think the show still has a relevant message for everyone who wants to make a difference. We can all do good deeds in our communities. That doesn’t cost a dime. Volunteer at your local soup kitchen. Offer to baby-sit for the single mother next door. Cook a meal for an elderly person. If you want to make your commitment public, you can post a comment right here on our blog. We would love to hear about the good deeds you’re doing; don’t keep it a secret!
Remember, any global change starts locally. As Gandhi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
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