we wanted to share that this site is not just for photographers.  we’re two photographers that have come together, in the creation of the give ten project, but truly anyone can give.  in saying that, i wanted to share a couple non-photography stories of giving:

a while back, i was attending a workshop at balboa park, in san diego.  outside the door of the workshop, in the middle of this huge park, stood a young man holding a sign that said “FREE HUGS”.  it was interesting to watch people as they walked by.  some did their best to avoid the young man altogether and walked as far to the other side as possible.  others just walked by, doing their best not to catch a glance with the man, as they past.  and some just stopped and gave the man a hug.  later, i asked the man what he was doing there.  was he a part of some group or something?  no.  he wasn’t.  he was a man, simply wanting to give free hugs.  nothing more.  nothing less.  it was his second day of giving free hugs and he had already been standing there for hours.

and recently i read a story on a blog, where someone was going to give $1 a day for 100 days.  i thought this was an interesting idea, even to do it for 30 days.  i mean really, how easy is it to spend $30 buying starbucks every month.  i keep imagining the faces and reactions of people as you give them the one dollar bill.  i think giving $1 a day is such a fun giving idea–a great way to give a little something, while also making someone’s day a bit brighter. i am hoping to start this project soon.  when i do, i’ll share here.

have a feel good giving idea?  please share with us, in the comments.  we’d love to hear from you.