A good deed is not just a duty, but above all, a privilege. Shari Arison More Quotes by Shari Arison More Quotes From Shari Arison Doing good holds the power to transform us on the inside, and then ripple out in ever-expanding circles that positively impact the world at large. Shari Arison impact circles world Doing Good is a simple and universal vision. A vision to which each and every one of us can connect and contribute to its realisation. A vision based on the belief that by doing good deeds, positive thinking and affirmative choice of words, feelings and actions, we can enhance goodness in the world. Shari Arison deeds-done positive-thinking simple Sustainability is the key to our survival on this planet and will also determine success on all levels. Shari Arison levels survival keys It’s important to think good, speak good, and do good. If we want to see positive change in the world, then we need to connect to goodness. I try in everything I do, both in business and philanthropy, to make a positive change and do that by doing good. Shari Arison important trying thinking Think good, speak good and do good, to bring about positive change in the world. Shari Arison speak world thinking Change is not in the hands of government, not in the hands of a leader or guru, and not in the hands of the powerful or wealthy. It is in our hands: the hands of each and every one of us. Shari Arison government powerful hands Every person - with his or her own skills, abilities and uniqueness - can contribute to others and bring great joy to those that fortune has not smiled upon. Shari Arison skills fortune joy Doing good business - being ethical, being transparent, being caring, implementing values in your business - makes a difference, and you make money at the same time. Shari Arison making-a-difference differences caring Many of us are experiencing a phase of change, shedding outdated patterns and liberating ourselves from the old by moving on to the new. The year 2012 is an important one for mankind, a pivotal year. The potential for this exists in the mere fact that the majority of us are yearning for change. Shari Arison important years moving The good inside of all of us is wrapped in a layer of apathy and we forget how much potential we have within us, in each and every one of us, to change the world for the better for ourselves and our children, and thus to bring about oneness. Shari Arison oneness apathy children Business is not a spiritual matter, and my business decisions are not based on spiritual considerations. When I founded the Essence of Life, a project aimed at teaching tolerance and respectful dialogue, the person appointed to head it was Irit Atzmon, a former colonel in the army. Can anything be more down-to-earth than that? Shari Arison army teaching spiritual Each one of us can do a good deed, every day and everywhere. In hospitals in desperate need of volunteers, in homes for the elderly where our parents and grandparents are longing for a smile, a listening ear, in the street, in our workplaces and especially at home. Shari Arison listening-ear elderly home In everything I do, whether in business, philanthropy or my personal life, I am guided by my inner truth, my values. Shari Arison philanthropy personal-life values As I see it, we are all connected and share a stake in our collective future. We are all part of a greater picture. I greatly encourage businesswomen everywhere in the world to take personal responsibility, stay connected to their own intuition and unique potential, work hard, deal with reality, but don't give up. Shari Arison dont-give-up giving-up hard-work Over and over, since I was very young, I see things that are about to happen. You can call it heightened intuition; you can call it visions... I see it as a gift. It's my role to give people a heightened awareness, to show that basically we can change the world. Shari Arison intuition giving people Good Deeds Day is based on a simple idea that every person can do a good deed for the benefit of others and the planet. Even a smile that brightens someone else's day is a good deed. I initiated Good Deeds Day to spread the message that everyone can give of themselves, according to their heart's desire. Shari Arison simple heart ideas As the owner of the Arison Group, a philanthropic and business enterprise that spans across 40 countries in 5 continents, my ongoing challenge is to bridge the gap between what I envision and its understanding and practical implementation. The Arison Group operates to realize the overall vision of Doing Good. Shari Arison understanding bridges country I find that when you lead with vision and values, engaging employees and showing them that values are just as important as profits, everyone comes on board. And not only do they come on board, but they connect to their own individual creativity. Shari Arison creativity vision important I can't point to a single person or incident that changed my life, but the recognition that there is a certain world order, has been consequential. It has empowered me to do things my way. I found an inner truth by which I abide. Shari Arison order way world I have always wanted to be a catalyst for bringing about positive change, inspiring others to choose goodness. Shari Arison inspiring-others positive-change goodness
