I happened to watch Oprah over the holiday and the show was on an experiment that she did.  She gave out debit cards to all of her audience members for $1000 and told them that they had to give the money to someone else. People were so cretive with what they did, but, what was remarkable was that so many managed to parlay that initial $1000 into a much bigger sum by organizing a charity effort for the targeted person.  I found it fascinating that once they created momentum people just kept joining in and making donations.  They were able to help some people in some very significant ways and I couldn't help but be impressed.  The most remarkable thing was that they all commented on how good it made them feel to help someone else.  It is giving my brain food for thought!