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Daily Question, April 25

How can you use your skills to help the world right now?

  • Mica

    Make masks?

  • Kahea

    I am always smiling, I feel that it can help the world right now during these times of worry, uncertainty & tragedy .

  • reality

    As life is relation in motion, evoking it’s evolving truth, I can honor All by doing so; as I always do- through advocacy, advocacy art, communications, etc.. Thanx for all you All do and have an excellent eve’ 🙂 reality

  • A.H

    Spreading generosity and kindness while being that helping hand to your community. Appreciate those who are working essential. Love is just as essential as those who are helping us out during this hard time. ♡

  • Michele

    As a medical laboratory technician who has worked in various fields (forensics, blood banking, toxicology, medical marijuana) I can use my skills to help people and educate them when needed. This past week was National Medical Laboratory Week. (April 19-25th) It is an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals who play a vital part in health care and patient advocacy.

  • Malag

    The ability to sit tight, stay sane and keep away from others

  • Jennifer L. Wyatt
    This may sound slightly selfish. My attitude has always been to envision my self as a beautiful jug of water. If my jug is full, then I am able to gratefully and lovingly give to others. If my jug is empty, I am empty, then I have nothing to give. At this point, I ask myself the following questions: Am I tired? Am I hungry? Do I need some water? Do I need some alone time? Or do I need to connect with people? You cannot pour water from an empty jug. I connect with friends and family. I also sh...

    This may sound slightly selfish. My attitude has always been to envision my self as a beautiful jug of water. If my jug is full, then I am able to gratefully and lovingly give to others. If my jug is empty, I am empty, then I have nothing to give. At this point, I ask myself the following questions: Am I tired? Am I hungry? Do I need some water? Do I need some alone time? Or do I need to connect with people? You cannot pour water from an empty jug. I connect with friends and family. I also share my love of nature, literature, usic and the arts.

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  • Placer

    By anticipating hope not fear. Responding calmly to the situation instead of reacting.

  • Tahsin Tabassum

    not caring about things other people saying

  • pkr

    By being a beacon of light and hope.
    Stay Strong and Healthy Everyone. ❤️?❤️

  • TeriB

    By being kind, there is so much uncertainty right now and thinking of what others might be going through and offering help, whether it be getting food to them, running errands or just taking the time to call and check in to see how they are doing

  • Toni
    Meditation helps everyone by the nature of practicing Presence. It not only restores me but has a residual effect on everyone I come in contact with either virtually or physically. It changes my response to people places and things and restores my soul. I can act from there. I have many talents, I use them as needed or as I feel the inspiration to create. Yesterday I took an on line dance class from a neighbor who is a professional. I did it in support of her and as a much needed exercise fo...

    Meditation helps everyone by the nature of practicing Presence. It not only restores me but has a residual effect on everyone I come in contact with either virtually or physically. It changes my response to people places and things and restores my soul. I can act from there. I have many talents, I use them as needed or as I feel the inspiration to create. Yesterday I took an on line dance class from a neighbor who is a professional. I did it in support of her and as a much needed exercise for me. Dance is one of my talents so that was a no brainer. I dance for my well being everyday anyway so taking a formal class was refreshing. I have encouraged my neighbor to do this since the beginning of this pandemic. It helped us both and included others. It was a win win. She is unemployed and trying to figure out how to earn an income since her studio closed. I have encouraged her to start a zoom class and to charge. Right now she is offering it free and I hope she sees how this can help her as she gains confidence in navigating and readjusting to the times we live in and can help her coach or teach classes from home. She did a great job yesterday!

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  • Sheri
    I am home self isolating due to a chronic heart issue and can only offer words of encouragement and outreach as a way to help the world right now. I confess I feel somewhat incapacitated as my prior profession was in emergency management and I was always on the front lines responding to and leading recovery efforts. Sigh! So, I send daily countless messages supporting those still in the trenches as well as those sheltering due to their own health issues. I so wish I could do more especially ...

    I am home self isolating due to a chronic heart issue and can only offer words of encouragement and outreach as a way to help the world right now. I confess I feel somewhat incapacitated as my prior profession was in emergency management and I was always on the front lines responding to and leading recovery efforts. Sigh! So, I send daily countless messages supporting those still in the trenches as well as those sheltering due to their own health issues. I so wish I could do more especially given my experience and knowledge, but try to remain focused on the reality of limitation and how I can creatively overcome those boundaries. I am delighted to have found this site.

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  • Rachel

    I wrangle with this question often and here is where, today, I land: I can build relationships and nurture dialogue. I can navigate and nurture hard conversations mostly with grace. I can grow myself through self-reflection. I can find openings in spaces that are closed. I can help to darn holes in our worn social fabric. I can strive to embody what I aspire to: a compassionate world for all.

  • Samuel

    Sewing face masks to be donated by our church to anyone needing them…
    sb

  • Katrina

    I am a good listener and have had the opportunity to do just that this week. I hope that is helpful.

  • devy

    Like Kevin I am staying isolated because of my heart condition. Being retired, taking the time to contact people and just listening to their plites and difficulties. My wife is working from home and is working mega hours. I am pulling up the slack by doing the cooking and housework and being there for her when she feels overwhelmed.

  • Antoinette

    I can help by paying attention . By mindful rest and consumption I can help the world heal. Looking deeply and being a part of healing Mother Earth and all beings.

  • Kevin
    Some of my skills, such as working directly with people, which I feel I am best at, I cannot fully utilize right now because of COVID-19. My wife, having had lung surgery some fourteen years ago and who copes with a chronic bronchial condition related to that surgery is at extremely high risk should she contract the coronavirus. So we need to exercise extreme caution, disinfecting everything that comes into the house. We are practicing 6 feet apart with no physical contact with all of our immedi...

    Some of my skills, such as working directly with people, which I feel I am best at, I cannot fully utilize right now because of COVID-19. My wife, having had lung surgery some fourteen years ago and who copes with a chronic bronchial condition related to that surgery is at extremely high risk should she contract the coronavirus. So we need to exercise extreme caution, disinfecting everything that comes into the house. We are practicing 6 feet apart with no physical contact with all of our immediate family members who live close by, which is hard.

    My wife, who enjoys shopping for food, has turned that chore over to me so that when I return from the supermarket, I wipe everything down before bringing groceries into the kitchen.

    So my direct work and interactions with people beyond my walls is on hold for now. The most I am doing right now is sharing my photography via the Internet in places where it seems useful and is appreciated. And this is OK, really, when I consider all those dear souls who have lost their lives already and the many Frontline workers who put their lives on the line to protect the rest of us.

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    • Fran

      I wish you and your wife good health and safety..

    • Katrina

      Thank you for sharing this window into your life, Kevin. I lean into and on your words every morning. You are doing good things for the world.

      • Kevin

        Thank you, Katrina, for your very kind words. Wishing you a bright, healthy and safe day and a good week.

    • devy

      Blessings to you and your family..

    • Antoinette

      May you and your family be well. ?

      • Kevin

        Thank you, Antoinette. Hope that you and yours are staying well and safe, too.

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