81. When trying to be helpful, focus on the little things.
One
of the great things about being a living in the moment type of gal, is
that you live in the moment. It means being spontaneous and sometimes
just doing something because you see an opportunity. It can mean being
random and doing something right now that may make a difference to
someone else rather than waiting for all of our so called ducks to be
lined up before we start giving back or doing nice things for others.
Waiting till we have enough time, or money can often be a roadblock to
feeling like it's not possible to contribute when so often the smallest
of gestures could make a difference to somebody, even if you don't
believe it's much. To someone else, it may be more than you ever
realise.
So
what things could we do to right now to make a difference? Things that
don't have to cost a lot of money but will brighten the lives of others
and make us feel as though we are contributing to the betterment of your
own life and the lives of those around you. Say hello.....hug someone,
take someone for lunch or coffee or offer to go get one for them, send a
kind message to someone, offer to do something to help. The list is
pretty much endless. For me I believe that the genuine giving of an
authentic smile and a "hi, how are you" does wonders.
Note
to self: Never underestimate the power of simplicity when it comes to
helping others. The sum of all small things can equal one big thing in
the overall grand plan of living and giving.
You know when I think of my timeline and things I want to see on there, I come up with nothing. I have this inkling that I am not going to live long.
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