Is money really the root of all evil?

Capital as such is not evil; it is its wrong use that is evil. Capital in some form or other will always be needed.”
by Gandhi

Hello, my fellow thinkers! I want to start this blog by thanking everyone for their beautiful and incredibly personal responses last week. I had the opportunity to read many of the entries, and I was so moved by all of your willingness to share and be honest about what is going on for you. I have to admit that it was really scary being that upfront about my insecurities, and it was so amazing to feel the support from all you readers and then to see the participation that came from that… Truly beautiful.

So, it has been an insane week finishing up on the show. I always seem to work the last day of the season. Last year ended with a kiss with Tom Welling and some Egg McMuffins at 7:30 A.M. This year, I got off an hour earlier, but it was much colder and there was no kissing involved. We seem to be going downhill here. I must complain to the manager. :)

Ok… So this week, I have picked yet another Gandhi quote. I mean, the man was brilliant! And I have been really thinking about money and how misrepresented it is in today’s society. I think it is so funny that we choose to blame our problems on an inanimate object instead of looking at it and recognizing that it isn’t the money that creates the issue; it is what we as human beings choose to do with this money that creates the struggles, but it is so much easier to relinquish responsibility. I know this to be true because I do it, consistently. I, often times, feel very guilty about the money that I make because I love what I do so much, I have always been very mixed up in my belief that it isn’t really hard work if it is fun; and since I have always loved what I do, I don’t equate it with hard work, therefore denying that I have put any effort into earning my success, and in turn, feel guilty about it. Oy! Yet another thing to work on. Haha! It seems to be a never-ending struggle. I guess that is the point in life– to find struggles, overcome them, and then help your fellow humans do the same. What a wonderful cycle.

I also wanted to bring up finances and money because last year, a great friend of mine introduced me to this wonderful new type of banking called “microfinancing.” For those of you who don’t know much about it, the man that developed it (Muhammad Yunus) won the Nobel Peace Prize this year. It is this really awesome program that he set up in Bangladesh that offers small loans (sometimes as low as 50 bucks) to entrepreneurs in developing nations. This gives them the opportunity to help themselves out of their situation and eventually build enough of a business to employ others in their community. It is such a beautiful way to encourage people out of poverty because it supplies an opportunity where there wouldn’t normally be one, and yet it isn’t a handout. The people can feel like they are doing it on their own, therefore, there is no loss of pride or self-esteem.

It’s amazing for me, how much better I feel about receiving money when I feel as though I have actually earned it. It’s like I was saying before, until I actually acknowledged the effort that I put into my career, I felt very bad about taking the money for it. I can’t imagine what it would feel like to be in a developing country that is living off of handouts. I can project that I would have very low self-esteem and confidence as an effect of the lack of effort that I put in to earning that money that someone has given me for simply existing in this poor country. But what microfinance does is provide people with the opportunity to earn the money, thereby building a greater sense of pride and independence, which ultimately results in raised self-esteem. Beautiful.

I am so excited about this program and these ideas because it feels like a sustainable and constructive way to address some of the world’s poverty issues. I want to encourage all of you to check out two websites that are dedicated to this type of banking and do a little more reading about it on your own.

The sites are www.kiva.org and www.grameenfoundation.org.

I hope you have as much fun reading about it and are as inspired by their ideas and missions as I am!

Look forward to your feedback! Yay!

Ciao, friends.

Allison

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  • Alex

    Hi! Alyson

    Today in society we all need money survive, yet a lot of individuals who are in power use money just for themselves and don’t share with the ones in need. However, if the whole world would put aside their differences and shared with one another instead of fighting the world would be a better place.

    Also, I really admire your hard work on Smallville
    your a funny, smart and charsmatic individual.
    I really hope they don’t take you out of the seris because without you this amazing show won’t be the same.

  • Adam Anouer

    Hello allison i must say the topics are getting much much more deep. Anyway i personally believe that money is not the root of all evil as alot of people claim. I think its the people who’s minds are easily suduced by the idea that money is power. Now i dont think anyone should ever feel guilty about spending money even though theres less fortunate people then us. I do sometimes like to give to charity dont get me wrong but i dont rake myself with guilt because i am more fortunate then some. My personal oppinion is that its your money and you earned it doing what you love. I have to say you inspire alot of people all over the world myself included.

    I love your acting in smallville and please keep it up. And for the record egg mcmuffins at 7:30 in the morning just reminds me i haven’t had mcdonalds in a while thanks for reminding me.

    Adam

  • Scott

    I’m sorry to hear about the kiss. I’ve always been pulling for you. (If it makes you feel any better.) And I think you really should talk to your manager! ;)

    I think your quote is pretty valid this week. Well they always have been. What I mean is that I don’t think it’s our need for money or things that drives us. I think sometimes (maybe most of the time) it’s the feeling like we have to keep up with everyone else or one up other people that compels us to do things. Jealousy. Maybe it really is a deadly sin.

  • SOS

    Some of Ghandi’s statements are just common sense. Money’s original intention was its use as a “means of exchange”, meaning that it was to be used as the “middleman” for the trade of goods and services. Through many years of manipulation, the use of money devolved into what we know as modern day capitalism. Capitalism as we know it, is evil because it is almost entirely based on the concept of “usury”. Charging people who don’t have money to use their money, and requiring them to pay it back at higher than its original value makes money a commodity, and that was never its intention.

    Now, there are all sorts of various ways to make money “on money” that has devolved over the years, from CDs to financial currency exchange, that allow the few who have exhorbitant amounts of it to control those who don’t, in essence, effectively controlling public policy and the world in general. If you don’t believe me, just over twenty years ago, 25% of the worlds wealth used to be in 75% of the population. Today, that figure is now 92% of the worlds wealth is in the hands of 8% of the world’s population, and it’s only bound to get worse. Unfortunately, I do not remember the source of the quote, only the information contained within it.

    Usury leads to devaluation of currency (inflation) through the printing of more money, which becomes a cycle in itself. This is self-evident from just looking at the value of gold over the years which is still price fixed in London.

    All three of what could be considered the world’s greatest monotheistic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) forbid usury. Only the latter still does.

    Ghandi was right. However, its wrong use was never money’s real intention in the first place. That’s typically been the inherent nature of most of humanity’s inventions. Their original intentions were good. As time passed, corrupt people invented new ways to manipulate them, other people went along with it, and all of the various machinations led up to the state of the world that we’re in today.

    Life is a cycle until it will all end someday. Reform is coming.

  • http://www.lgsee.com/ Yin Li

    终于找到组织了…
    Chloe, you are the best!

  • william

    there are a lot of ideas out there for people to help others,it just takes a willingness for people to do so. there is a quote (i do not remember who said it.) but it says that the only way for bad things to happen is for good people to do nothing.

  • SOS

    BTW, Allison, I love your smile. Always have. ;)

  • http://isai.us Isai

    Hey Alli.

    I agree with a lot of people on this one: money is just a medium by which evil deeds can be done. It can either be used as a tool to better one’s or someone else’s condition or as a weapon to do the same at the cost of someone elses’. It’s a matter of choice. Money is power and sometimes it corrupts as we’ve all heard, but only if you let it.

    People with money don’t scare me, greedy people, on the other hand, do. They don’t care where the money comes from as long as it keeps flowing into their bank accounts. Take Enron for example. Execs and many others made millions at the cost of other people’s suffering. What’s worse is that only a handfull of these people were held accountable in the end. The rest were left alone with their lil shoulder angles “living it up” on a remote tropical island somewhere.

    I’m glad you don’t feel guilty about your earnings anymore because they’re precisely that, earnings. You seem the type of person that goes home at the end of the day smiling, feeling absolutely thankful that you are blessed with the opportunity to get paid for doing what you love to do. It’s an amazing gift.

    Speaking of amazing gifts, thank you for sharing your smile with us.

    -isai

  • Heidi

    You are on of my favorite actresses. Keep up the good work. And that’s to bad you didn’t get a kiss from Tom, horible! ;-)

  • rew

    hey allison so whats happening with you and kk on the show smallville…i been seeing post about you or her leaving, anything you would like to say about that? are you and her going to be in the full season 7?

    oh and like your writing keep it up

  • http://www.allisonmack.com smallvillekent

    Allison, I love your blog. You do a great job on Smallville as Chole! Keep smiling! Chole and Clark should get together!

  • John

    My friend works for Kiva and it’s a really great. I’m glad you mentioned it!

  • CAIS

    Hola Allison
    muchas gracias por publicar lo que te deje escrito y tambien gracias al asesor por dejarme que aparezca en tu pagina espero que lo ayas podido leer aunque te escriba en español pero como ya te dije no hablo mucho ingles y tu pagina la tengo traducida para leerte.
    No se como podria ponerme en contacto contigo a lo mejor tu asesor o moderador como creo que decis vosotros me puede ayudar yo dejo mi messenger por si tu o el me escribis yo espero respuesta, porque me gustaria montar un club de fans n España paraque si algun dia vienes a España te encuentres bien y como decimos nosotros arropada y agusto aqui espero vuestra respuesta a mi messenger muchas gracias.
    Recuerdos desde España y besos Allison.

  • M@rk

    Wow, you’re not just simply a vision; but a wonderful person, too. I never doubted otherwise, but it’s reassuring that there are extremely talented actors out there who take time to devote blogs to economical and social struggles in the world, their fans etc. It’s wonderful!

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    Before I go into anything else. I’d just like to say that I absolutely love your work on Smallville. Love. Love. Love it! I am not going to lie; I do think season six has been fairly shaky thematically, going for fan-boy cop-outs rather than something solid, but Chloe‘s characterisation has been top-notch. I still love the show, mind. ANYWAYS. You just seem to improve with each episode, glow that little bit more with every piece of dialogue you masterfully deliver. This may sound like yet another fan-boy praising, and I suppose it is, but as a reviewer (Only starting out – been published in a few movie mags – freelance, yay me! Heh) I must say you really make the show what it is. The Chloe centric episode this season “Freak” has been the best episode so far.

    And while I won’t go in specifics, if the season finale this year is as COLD as I feel it will be the show will most definitely struggle for season seven… I hope I’m wrong.

    You’re a true Talent.

    I’m glad I stumbled across this site.

    Keep up the magnificent work. You’ll be around for quite some time on our screens. Cherish every moment!

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    M@rk

  • http://www.myspace.com/_romulo_ João Rômulo Negri

    Hi Allison how are you?? What´s the problem if you are receiving for doing something that you like? There´s no problem for me because there´re some people who doesn´t have the same oportunitiy as you. So i think you are blessed. I know that you´re not gonna use the money for something bad so there´s no problem.

    I wanna see you happy.

  • http://www.allisonmack.com °.°Valéria°.°

    Hello allison whenever I am able to I come here for leave a big kiss! !!!!!!!!bye!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    the end!!

  • THOMAS

    hello my name is thomas i am french you have a great success in france with the series SMALLVILLE but for me you are a great actress your website is in my favorite sites i come everydays for to watch your blog i am a big fan of you i think you are the best actress in smallville because you feel naturalness and sincere so you are my favourite actress and you will always be the best for me

    thomas for ALLISON,a french fan so one thousand excuses
    a big kissss!!!!!!!! :)

  • Mariana

    Do you know, allison, that you surprise me every week? I never realized, while watching smallville, that you were so beautiful on the inside( you are also really pretty on the outside). It’s amazing to know what you think, it’s almost like we all knew you here. You are much more than a pretty face, you’re also very intelligent. Keep writing, because the more I read, the more I admire you.
    Many kisses,
    Mariana

  • German

    Hey, Allison hope you get a chance to read this. Love your acting, just want you to know that your in my prayers. No, i’m not a psycho…trust me. I’m a normal guy who knows Jesus!!, and just felt like you needed some prayer. Prayer never hurts anyone,but if you ever feel lonenly, hurt forgotten, unhappy and like your world just wants to crumble, remember the words of the one who created Ghandi…He said;”come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (mattew 11;28, the bible). It’s not about religion, because religion is just like politics, full of lies and deceptions. I pray you read this (Allison) and that when ever you find yourself alone you call upon Jesus and find the peace and the love that only HE can only freely give. (remember you’ll make it if you believe.)

  • http://www.allisonmack.com James

    Cheese and crackers! There are always so many comments on this page, we love your involvement with your fans as well as your imparting personal ideology. I’m still looking forward to your next blog, God bless!

    Again, feel free to visit me sometime http://www.myspace.com/1by3 .

  • B

    really sorry about the non-kissing part this year;)
    we do need the annual kiss of chlark :)

    and about the poll.. i don’t think that money is the root of all evil.
    if there is a man who’s really mean, if he had the money, the only diffrence is that than he got the reasources to do smth about it,
    it’s hard to change a person persunality, somethime’s it’s inposibble
    money may give you the feeling of power but good people will know that they need to do the right thing with that power.

    and hope everything’s good :)
    can’t wait for your next entry! :) B-Israel.

  • gégé

    An other great quote from Gandhi. Money is an important subject nowadays. This quote makes us think about it and react. When you’ve got money, that’s true that you live better. You can improve your daily life. Sometimes, you work hard just to earn enough money to eat and drink: it happens in our contries and in under-developped world.
    I agree with you that we can use money to help people live better. it’s a good use for money and we feel a little less guilty with what happen in our world.
    In fact, money can make us feel happy but that’s not all. There are others things that can bring us more pleasure.

  • Arnold

    Money isn’t the root of all evil, the bible says the “Love of money, is the root of all evil.” Basically all evil comes from greed.

  • Susan

    Hey Allison, what no Mc muffins and no Kiss LOL.

    Poverty is a major issue right now all around the world. I think alot of is it due to the fact that some people throw their money away on things they don’t really need. I see young girls with credit cards all the time at the mall buying the latest clothes and handbags to keep up with the young stars in HollyWood. If they keep this up they will end up in debt at an early age. Sure don’t get me wrong I love to shop but I also know how to save money. Money makes people happy and to some very greedy. I think money is the root of all evil. It changes people. I plan on checking out the websites above. I think it’s a great program.

    I love your pictures,when are we going to see a picture of you and your boyfriend? I saw the movie RV and saw Chad playing the scruffy teenager, I gotta say scruffy and all he is Really Cute. I hope you are really happy together. :)

  • Jake

    I have watched the show since it started and haven’t missed an episode yet, luckily all the travelling I have done has been done over reruns, I really hop ehte writers get their heads out of you know where and start writing more episodes with you as the heroine, I liked the Episode Blank where you “babysat” Clark, it showed your , for lack of better word, maternal instict toward his powers and him. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing Season Seven. Jake

  • http://www.myfanbase.de Elsa

    This is such a great quote you gave… I think earning money is a very important thing today. Without it you can’t afford even the essentials of life: food, drink and clothes. But I think there are too many people out there who don’t know what to do with their money (because they apparantly have too much) and then they blow it instead of giving it to the poor people in the world. And this is the thing which is crazy. Of course we all can do something for other people, but sometimes we also have to look ahead and think of ourselves. If I could give a little bit money directly to a poor family I’d do it, but some companies who claim to give it to them are evil, too…

  • Jabba Kabba

    Capital as such is not evil; it is its USER that is evil. Capital in some form or other will always be needed.” – Gandhi

  • Tausif

    Hi there Allison, I gotta start off just like so many before me, incredible work in Smallville. You are definitely my favourite. Even though I’ve been a ardent Superman fan since years before Smallville ever appeared, now I really do watch the show only for you, and I know you get a lot of this, but u really do have one hell of a beautiful smile.
    Anyhow, loved your topic of this week (me new here so this is the first one i read, but gonna b reading bakwards frm now on). Appreciate the mention of Grameen Banks activities. I’m not sure, but I believe I’m the first Bangladeshi to be leaving a post here, and it feels good to know that we’re finally on the map, and no longer having to go thru the phase where every1 thought we were just another part of India or some other country. I’d most definitely be checking out the other site you mentioned. :)
    Nehow, considering the root of all evil, for me it’s never been money. I always believed the root of all evil to be arrogance, or even pride, it’s younger cousin. If you think carefully, even greed is derived from pride, the arrogance of believing u deserve something that some1 else has, or something that no1 else has. Buddhist monks seemed to have nailed it,”Avoid all things which give rise to pride, and u shall achieve Nirvana”. Maybe this could be the next topic of your blog, ‘Is pride the source of all evil??’ Let’s face it, no matter which historical ‘bad guy’ u choose to study, they all had extremely over inflated egos.
    I guess I should cut this short. Great job with the blog, this is my first post, so if this is too long or something, then really sorry about that. Keep up the good work in Smallville, as well as in the blog.

  • http://tanisha6.skyblog.com/ Anissa

    Still me lol…

    I think the money is a bad thing, because that creates tention and conflicts ..

    I think Gandhi is very important person… He is a example for the world…
    That does not have any report, but I love India.. It’s my passion.. I love Films of Bollywood ( also it of Hollywood lol )….

    Sorry , I tell my life lol

  • Camilla

    hey allison!!!!
    my name is Camilla, i’m 16 and i’m from Brazil!!!
    I’ve already written here on tha topic before this one
    love your topics

  • http://www.allisonmack.com Carlos Martinez

    I think money isn’t the root of all evil. Don’t worry so much about the money. Despite the money can seem the root of some evil, it isn’t. I think the real origin of evil has relation with EGOISM, ENVY, GREED, AMBITION, …

    I think as one user called Melissa. She said this phrase: “Money has the power to corrupt, but it is not the root of all evil”.

    We shouldn’t think that money is so bad. Sometimes I feel as you, Allison, when i’m going to be paid for my work…. I also don’t like speaking with my boss about my salary… But, what can we do? We need money to live, to buy or rent a house, to eat… Buf!, i’ve just bought a house with my girlfriend and we have to pay money monthly to the bank for the next 25 years!!!!.

    Yes… There isn’t anything better than help someone. Everybody can help other people. You should start with the nearest people (People of the same city, the neighbours, the friends, the family). Then you can go far away… At this moment, I like helping people with their small problems of each day. Although I hadn’t thought helping people of another countries, I have read about microfinance and it is very interesting.

    Please, excuse me because I speak really bad English. ;-)

    Ciao

  • Camilla

    hey Allison!!!!
    it’s Camilla again!!!
    sorry but i don’t know what happened, i was writing and i think maybe i pressed enter accidentaly, so i’m writing again ok!?!?!
    as i was saying, i love your topics, i think they really make us stop, and think about what is going on with the world!!!
    about this one: money is very important nowadays, but is not everything!
    in my opinion people who have a lot of money should help those who are less fortunate (hope you understood what i ment!!!)

    about smallville, i was kind of sad to know that we won’t have a kiss between Chloe and Clark, i really wanted them to be together in the end of smallville, althought i also like Jimmy!!!
    i just hope Chloe will be there for season 7!!!

    thanks for your time!!!
    i know you are probably really busy but if you could send me an e-mail or visit my orkut page (it’s a brazilian site)
    i would be very HAPPY!!!
    so here it is:
    http://www.orkut.com/Home.aspx?xid=5463798513534754632

    thanks again!!!

    kisses from Brazil!!!

  • Holden Caulfield

    you are such an attractive and successful actress.i hope i get the chance to meet you one day, although i have no idea what i’d say. your personality and charisma is so; warm. well, good luck on life, or maybe you don’t need it. i on the other hand still need to find my passion and my place in the world; it’s definitely not in my high school; people can be so ignorant and stupid sometimes. i feel like i’m talking to myself here, but whatever, sometimes you just got to speak(type).

  • Mayan

    Hi, Allison! You are such an intelligent young lady and you are so inspirational; I love that you are always so upbeat and positive! I bet that you are a blast to be around :o ). You do so well with the character of Chloe on “Smallville” (and all the time you get to spend with Tom, I’m sure thats quite nice…hehe). “Smallville” is my all time favorite show. I came to college and even got both of my roommates hooked on it. We have our weekly “Smallville” Thursdays in our living room with to-go plates from the dining hall, its become a ritual that gets us through the hectic week! You do soooo well with the character of Chloe, she is definitely one of my favorites on the show! I am very glad that you are doing what you are passionate for, and I wish you the very, very best in the future! Keep up the amazing work, and enjoy your break! You deserve it!
    Mayan Richter

  • Israel Cassiano

    Oi Alison, fico muito feliz pelo seu sucesso eminente, amo seu papel em Smallville, mas também eu vejo em você um grande futuro, acredite, você tem uma legião de fãs aqui no Brasil, admiro e acompanho seu trabalho de perto, esperamos que seja longa a sua vida em smallville, e gostaria muito que você respondesse esse meu comentário em seu blog. Não me considero fã, e sim um admirador pessoal seu…

    Kisses…

  • http://www.allisonmack.com Justin19

    Money itself isn’t evil, but those who lust for it are. Most of us learn about the sayings and deeds of people in the past or present day in order to entrust ourselves to their wisdom and try to prevent imperfections such as selfishness and greed, however as it is such a huge necessity in life, it can be easy to fall victim to it’s influence. Some people just have to realize that money isn’t everything…and it cannot buy happiness either.

  • ZC

    happy birthday!
    I’m your fan
    I love you ! you are great ! Keep smiling!

  • ZC

    I’m a chiness.
    now time of beijing is 17:35
    ha
    you are sleeping. good night !!!!

  • http://www.paz1o1.piczo.com Paz

    Hi i just whated to say i think ur grate and i love ur work i know this is old but i just love u in Smallvile and i whated to thank u for tacking that roal as clarks friend if u did not i whould have been lost with out u so thank

  • nikki

    allison, i absolutely adore you. it’s so comforting to hear a celebrity that really and truely cares about people and has such a warm and loving heart. i’m so glad you do this website and i’ve always been a big fan of yours and knew that you were such a wonderful person. i wouldn’t be such a huge fan of smallville if it wasn’t for you and your character. you are truely extraordinary. god bless you always. =]

  • Ricardo Nogueira

    Olá Allison,

    Gostaria de parabenizar pelo seu trabalho no Seriado Smallville que aqui no Brasil é assistido por muitas pessoas, eu acompanho a série desdo inicio, e sua forma de interpretar sempre foi brilhante e essencial para a continuidade da série.

    Um grande Abraço Chloe !

    by Ricardo Nogueira

  • LucianaBrazil

    Olá Allison
    Você tem um bom gosto musical, e suas idéias são fantásticas.
    Aqui no Brasil, o nosso Governo ajuda mas infelizmente o juros é muito alto, as pessoas ficam escravas durantes anos ou até decadas. Tudo para comprar uma casa e estudar. É muito triste a nossa realidade, mas, enfim isso tudo é consequência do Capitalismo, e de paises que exploram os paise pobres, assim considero meu pais Miseralvel, onde 2% ou mais estão entre os ricos isso inclui até politicos.
    É vergonhoso.
    Mas o que salva o nosso pais são as ONGs, que ajudam as pessoas a produzir alimentos, guardar água, etc…
    Fico agradecida por suas palavras
    Obrigada Luciana

  • http://www.allisonmack.com David Dwight Hayes

    This all brings to mind another question best asked of Alex Haley: Is making money off of “Roots” evil? … or is it just the LOVE of making money off of “Roots” evil?

  • Claudia

    hola Allison! my first comment here but I´m not new, I ´ve read all your blogs… they´re all amazing Thanks for doing this…you are an awsome being

    I´m from Peru and wow! you are so far away.I really LOVE Smallive,especially your work there(love your character).
    It´s good to know that you are reading what your fans think….and I must say, lots of your admirers( like me) have kinda like your age…that´s so cool

    oh and I know you like to travel, in my country we have Macchupicchu hehe so beautiful…you can come here anytime you want:D

    take care
    Saludos desde Peru
    clau

  • Gaby

    Hello Allison!

    You’re a wonderful person, it’s great that you put your ideias like this to your fans, you really are smart as you look like.
    It’s wonderful to know that at least someone is worried about the world. Keep it like this girl!

    Love,
    Gaby.

  • Maria

    allison im sure you wont read this comment because of the MILLION of comments that are here but heck ill write anyway.

    I dont think money is the root of all evil. I think that love for money is evil.the greed. those who have power but want more. i think that money is a weakness in all human beings. we should do what we can to overcome this weakness. for thanks to us giving in to the weakness that is called money, alot of people suffer everyday.

  • Krystal

    Hi Allison,

    I have not had a chance to comment since the first entry, but I just want you to know that every entry has evoked change in my life. I am a teacher and when you wrote about why we do what we do, I went into the class room with a refreshed and invigorated passion for my job. The other teachers and students kept asking what I was so happy about. I have also taken the blog about violence to heart and have tried to make an effort to be more “Me friendly”.

    Now about this weeks quote.

    Hebrews 13:5 says
    “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” [ Deut. 31:6] I think the key word is “love”. The “love” of money is what can be evil. We know that the word love implies an intensity that can not be taken lightly. I think that if you are using your money for such good causes as you spoke about in your blog, that your “love” is being directed appropriately upon other mankind. If the “love” were inclined toward the object,money, a more selfish tendency would result and when we are selfish we focus inward. These things that you have shared show an outward focus of selflessness. The two really can not cohabitate in our hearts. I know that we may battle with ourselves at times between the two, but I think that your attitude shows compassion that just can’t result with improper motives. If those of us who have, live with this in mind:

    “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”

    then I think we will stay free and clear from the evil of loving money.

  • Ramiro

    hi!!!! i´m writing from Argentina… is wired because i never thought that i was going to get in touch with you.

    As your acting your blog is great! jaja.. i hope you can carry on with all this success and have a good time….

    sorry for my english =) ….. ah…. you have a wonderful SMILE!

    bye!

  • Linnea Gard

    Thank you Allison for your great blog!
    The blog entry about money is truly inspiring, especially since my birthday is the 12th of May and I’m planning to help the world a bit better by becoming a polar bear-sponsor and now I’m also considering lending money to kiva.org now that you posted a link about it!

    By the way, I know a very good organization that I think you should check out, it’s called CISV (Children’s International Summer Villages) and here’s a link to it: http://www.cisv.org

    Thank you for being so amazing!

    //Linnea, Sweden

  • http://www.allisonmack.com David Dwight Hayes

    Hmmmm. Maybe I should have concluded with “Live Long and Prosper” since the topic was about suppressed emotions.

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