Helping Others: It Feels Good!

This week I decided to change the topic of my blog.  We will get back next week to trends and helpful hints related to Jewelry and Watches. 

So Much To Be Thankful:

 The urge to give to help others is important: Philanthropy plays a crucial role in American society, providing funding for a vast array of services. Giving also connects us as a culture: According to a study by the Giving USA Foundation and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, nearly two-thirds of all Americans give to a charity.  The past two weekends we attended two charity events and without question both are doing great work. 

Why do we give at all? From a rational perspective, it’s hard to see why people worried about their own families, taxes, and bills would want to give money to help strangers. Though the tradition of giving to the less fortunate has existed for millennia—and though researchers have long been interested in what makes humans want to help others at their own expense can simply be explained that we want to make the world a better place to live.  

While not everyone can give equally, even small individual donors are inclined to help others. The reason we give money, is that it makes us feel good.  We all know this time of year we’re getting tons of solicitations, so give what you can, you can make a difference!

Michael Fischer is the owner of Prime Time Fine Jewelry located in Solana Beach. For more information, please call, 858. 259.1819 or send an email to info@primetimefinejewelry.com.