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his year we have seen hurricanes, floods, fires and earthquakes all around. Natural disasters that can challenge the debate on climate change and can of course challenge the fortitude of the human spirit. Witnessing these disasters in person and through the multitude of media coverage can at times make one feel helpless, that there is so much need one person can't possibly make a difference. At this time of year, the holiday season can be especially trying whilst trying to reconcile your feelings of wanting / needing to help those that are in serious peril and then celebrating the season. It can be a real internal pull. How much is too much - Present, parties, decor? How little is too little - will the one box of non-perishables really make a difference? How to help, how to go on. Luckily we have seen through media and first hand, communities come together, people helping one and other in the most dire of circumstances and that by The Gift of Giving proxy inspires us to be our best selves to help and encourage those who are less fortunate. These disasters have shown the best in people in the worst of times. This holiday season instead of feeling guilty at how much you have instead try a different stance, an alternative mind- set, instead try the completely random notion that you are lucky. Natural disasters know no geographical or socioeconomics boundaries, they strike indiscriminately. It is a fair assumption that those with challenging lives already are hit the hardest in terms of recovery, and here is where the help is required. This holiday season do some research into ways that you can give back, and this year go a step further than serving meals at homeless shelters (this is needed still), create a care package for a family in Mexico hit by the earthquake, donate water people in Puerto Rico, give dog / cat food, blankets and funds to animal shelters in the hardest of hit areas. Do all you can to help those who will not be having the type of holiday season that T