The document discusses breaking barriers and changing perceptions through the art of giving. It notes that perception is not always reality and barriers can limit our views. The best way to break barriers and change perceptions is through practicing generosity without expectation of return. Giving of our time, effort and resources can help address issues like lack of education, poverty and inequality while empowering the giver and benefiting recipients. The document encourages getting involved with issues as an opportunity to give and positively impact others and oneself.

1. Breaking Barriers, Changing Perceptions

2. Barriers... Anything that restrains or obstructs progress, access, etc.: a trade barrier a limit or boundary of any kind: the barriers of caste www.dictionary.com

3. Perceptions... the act or faculty of apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding. awareness, sense, recognition. www.dictionary.com

4. Relevant to us... Perception may not be reality. Barriers of various types might hinder us seeing reality. A change in perceived value can be just as satisfying as the “real” value

5. What is the best way to... Break barriers & Change perceptions?

6. Practice the Art of Giving!!!

7. You have something to give everyone ....

8. Every single act of love, kindness and generosity will multiply and return to you many times over True giving, without expectation of anything in return is as effortless as breathing Truly giving something from the heart is an action which will fill your life with joy

9. Scientific Facts... Psychologists say that when people give they are empowered because they no longer feel like victims People feel happier after spending on others rather than themselves A voluntary solution to many problems

10. Some facts... There 72 million children out of school Women own less than 1% of world’s property (UN Millennium Campaign) Water problems affect half of humanity 4 in 10 businesses worldwide have no women in senior management positions (Grant Thornton International Business Report) 7 out of every 10 of the world’s hungry are girls and young women

11. Order of Thought... Every calamity, question, problem etc presents an opportunity to get involved An opportunity to practice the art of giving Not only by giving money but time, effort and other resources Your involvement will break barriers and change perceptions especially within you!!!

12. Take the Challenge, Take the Opportunity, Get Involved It is better to give than to receive!!!

13. A candle looses nothing by lighting another candle!!