| In the second sentence of the U.S. Declaration of | | | | is focused on. There is nothing better than bringing |
| Independence it is stated that we have the | | | | hope and joy to a child in need. |
| unalienable right to pursue happiness. Yet, it is hard | | | | Examples of child wishes range from meeting a |
| for many people who have no idea how to | | | | celebrity to making a special trip to Disneyland. A |
| accomplish this. Some people out there actually think | | | | long-desired well-decorated bedroom, the latest game |
| they are owed happiness, but nobody can guarantee | | | | box, or computers are some of the materialistic |
| that. | | | | wishes. The only restriction is the hopes, dreams, and |
| A lot of people think material possessions will make | | | | wishes of a child. |
| them happy: cars, houses, clothes. In the end, it just | | | | There are a lot of ways to aid this organization. |
| doesn't cut it. Think about how miserable wealthy | | | | People that are lucky enough to be financially secure |
| people sometimes are. Cash doesn't make you | | | | can assist in making dreams come true by donating. |
| happy, but people like Donald Trump may disagree. | | | | Someone who is short on money may donate time |
| He's reported as saying, "The people who say money | | | | by volunteering to help a child. With the proceeds |
| can't buy happiness don't know where to shop." Well, | | | | going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, others donate |
| if making money makes you happy, go for it. | | | | automobiles to be sold. Make travel wishes of children |
| However, when your basic needs are taken care of, | | | | come true by donating unused airline miles through |
| increased wealth and things bring little sustainable | | | | many of the airlines used by the foundation. Hold a |
| satisfaction. Giving and doing for other people leads | | | | bake-sale or yard-sale and donate all you make to |
| to real fulfillment. First of all, you don't think about | | | | the Make-A-Wish Foundation - that's a great help! |
| yourself anymore, as your attention is directed | | | | There is an infinite amount of ways you can help, no |
| elsewhere. | | | | matter what your situation may be. Taking the first |
| Even the poorest of the poor have something to | | | | step in helping someone else can elevate your own |
| give. It doesn't cost you anything to give a smile or a | | | | life in a positive direction. If this particular organization |
| kind word of encouragement to someone who is | | | | is not for you then look for other ways to make a |
| feeling low, but to the recipient it could mean | | | | contribution that suits your particular needs. Money |
| everything. | | | | can not buy the rewards that are the most |
| If you don't know who to donate to, you really | | | | satisfying. |
| should look into the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Making | | | | This is the absolute best way to pursue happiness; I |
| wishes come true for children with life threatening | | | | guarantee it! |
| medical conditions is what this marvelous organization | | | | |