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Daily Question, July 23

How can I be of service today?

  • G.

    A: Starting with positive mindset, I use an empathetic framework / set of intentions when approaching others’ challenges.

  • Malag

    I guess being kind to others would be a good foundation.

  • Maeve

    How was I of service today, at this point. Gardening, and weeding, and planting. Creating beauty and joy. For me, and I hope also for the housemates. And the people passing by.

    Listening to Suzanne talk about her family, and her upbringing in Quaker Meeting. Listening.

  • SaVaLoS

    By offering myself to her any which way she asks for it.

  • Don Jones

    By listening to and acting upon the wishes of those I seek to serve.

  • Hot Sauce

    I’m living with my parents right now, and my room is a disaster! LOL. I know it drives them crazy sometimes, so I think I’ll working on cleaning it just a little today. I have other things to do, so I probably won’t finish today, but I can at least start on it.

  • Linda

    By looking inward. I spend a lot of time looking outward. This site reminds me daily that there is more to life than just “getting things done.”

  • eliza

    I can gently and quietly bury the little wren i found dead in my garden this morning and honour its beauty and its life.

  • sparrow

    . . . by putting more in
    than I take out . . .

  • pkr
    I can be of service for my brother today, who has recently had emergency brain surgery and now has a whole new reality. I have become his advocate, administrator and a caretaker of sorts, all positions I did not ask for nor expected. It all just kinda happened, quite suddenly. Anyway, today I helped him with morning medicines, took him to an appointment for a “serious” test and will take him to another appointment and then home. All of this while I help to manage my 95 year old mom and put m...

    I can be of service for my brother today, who has recently had emergency brain surgery and now has a whole new reality. I have become his advocate, administrator and a caretaker of sorts, all positions I did not ask for nor expected. It all just kinda happened, quite suddenly. Anyway, today I helped him with morning medicines, took him to an appointment for a “serious” test and will take him to another appointment and then home. All of this while I help to manage my 95 year old mom and put my whole life, back on the West Coast, on hold. I am thankful I can be here for him and I pray daily for love & support for me. “Hold me up dear Lord, please.”

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    • Michele

      You are an example of service. You are caring for your brother and your mom. I hope you are cared for too. Remember to care for yourself so you don’t easily get burnt out.

    • Ose

      My prayers are with you and your brother Kerry, your mom and all your family, dear pkr. May you stay centered, and may strength and inner peace be with you in these turbulent times. I hope that you are supported by other family members also. Sending love your way, dear friend.

    • sparrow

      . . . prayers and hopeful thoughts for you,
      dear pkr,
      from me as well
      with love…♥

    • Patricia

      Prayers are lifted up for you, PKR…

  • Samuel

    By baking cookies each week to donate to the Giving Spoon charity in Bryson City, NC, so they can be distributed with their free meals for needy folk in the area. Not able to volunteer in person due to covid-19 but still able to be of some help…

  • Michele

    As a mom, I make sure to keep in touch with my children and always let them know how much I love them. I can offer a smile and pleasant greeting to anyone I pass on my walk. I can be a good listener.

  • Zenith

    I have no idea. Continue my practice of gratitude because the disconnect between what is and what can be is so very great.

    • Mica

      Me too- I’m coming up with a blank, so I figured I’d just see what others are saying.

  • just to continue the little steps toward my vision, true to my values. and to nurture awareness towards all sentient beings I encounter todsy so I might be able to respond to their needs wisely. I pray for support ?

  • Javier Visionquest

    By cutting up those trees I was so in love with three days ago

    • Michele

      Are you ok? Not sure how to take your response.

      • Javier Visionquest

        A wave of strong thunderstorms rocked the NoVa on the afternoon of the Daily Question concerning trees and some big limbs and trees came down in the ‘hood (Irony much?). Fortunately no one was hurt and the damage (other than to the trees) was minimal. Lots of chainsaw work to be done, though. Vroom! Vroom! Thanks for asking after me, Michele.

  • Sheeren

    Actually, i can’t really understand this question. But i think the way to answer it never end in word.So,i want to do three things for others today.
    1.i share these questions to my friends, and i want to update for 3 days to spread this energy.
    2.i want to be of service to myself,i want to tell myself, it’s ok to have a rest,slow is another way to be fast,and i love you so much.
    3.i want to connnect with the child in poor area to share my energy to him.

  • Judith

    Gladys Taber, who wrote during the dark days of the ’50s when nuclear war was feared, once wrote something that has stayed with me. “I cannot possibly impact what is happening on the world level, but I can make the place where I am just a little better this day.” I can do that. I discovered Taber’s writings a few years ago. They are homey, peaceful reflections that have really helped during this pandemic.

    • KC

      Judith, Thank you so much for sharing these thoughtful words, and for introducing Gladys Taber. Her writing sounds kind and gentle! Warmly, KC

    • sparrow

      I feel this way too,
      dear Judith…♥

  • Trish

    Reminding myself, “it’s not about you” is helpful. I can get caught up in my reactions & lose focus on what’s truly important. Allowing myself to be in the moment, staying present to the world in front of me is crucial. There are countless opportunities to be of service. Today I’ll remind myself, “it’s not about you” & get to work.

  • sunnypatti

    By setting an example of groundedness and peace of mind, gifts I have so graciously been guided to by others and my Higher Power. By being the light. By sharing kindness and love. And by being conscious of others by wearing a mask if I go out in public ?

  • Howie Geib

    Wear a mask. Social distance. Constantly spread the word and promote good, using words only when absolutely necessary (a la St Francis)…play a long game, meaning in my interactions don’t create situations I will regret. Patience and generosity as a posture to hold throughout the day. Ease other’s loads. Listen. Smile from the heart. The rest I will figure out as I go along.

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