It sounds like a lot of money: $115. It is. But when you spend that amount of money, the returns can be immeasurable.
I mean, I would spend $115 on a new printer. The printer gives me great pleasure. I would spend $115 on fixing my pool heater. The pool heater gives me great pleasure.
When I spent $115 last week on an ad in a local magazine, I wondered, “Will it give me great pleasure?”
Well, it has given me great pleasure. Let me tell you about it.
For six months I have profited from a balance class at the local OneGeneration senior center in Reseda. I mean, in six short months my balance has gone from terrible to much better. I enjoy and profit from the class so much that I decided to give back — to pay it forward.
When the balance class teacher mentioned she no longer would be subsidized by the school district, and that she did not know if the class would continue, I sprang into action. I placed an ad in a local magazine, which read, “Balance class for seniors. One Generation building – Reseda. My name and cell phone number.”
I wondered how many people would call me. My guess ranged from one to three. When I received calls from five people, I was very happy. Four out of those five people have come to the class.
Not only have I introduced four balance-challenged people to a class they definitely will profit from, but I have earned their gratitude for contacting them. That has been just as remarkable and fulfilling. It was worth far more than $115.
I enjoy helping people, seeing them happy and fulfilled.
The balance class has changed my life.
Now, hopefully, it will improve the lives of those I was able to reach with my ad.
Not a lot of money for such a gift.
Mr. Ebsen may be contacted at robertebsen@hotmail.com
