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Daily Question, September 15

How do I show others that I care?

  • GCharlotte

    When I care I smile offering help being there to help laughing sighing and just speaking when spoken to.

  • Karlson kooper

    My primary way of showing others that I care about them is picking up my phone and checking on them regularly. I also give people my time attending to their needs. Service to humanity is the best work of life for me, so my service to others is the best way I show them how much I care about them.

  • Christian McEwen

    Keep in touch in whatever way, via postcards, phone calls, email, Skype and Zoom, and if at all possible in actual 3-d company!

  • Misty

    By asking others how they are and listening. By letting them know I’m here for them. By offering help. By seeking others’ advice and valuing it. By sharing gentle humour and a genuine smile.

  • Malag

    By listening, empathising, seeing how I can help. I think when someone knows they have been understood and accepted as who they are that goes along way. Of course we have our ways of avoiding the use of these skills!

  • Maeve

    By contacting my students and families. By doing my best to be a good teacher. Calling Rod to find out how my cousin Geraldine is doing after her heart surgery in Scotland.
    By watering my plants and weeding and trying my best to create beauty and harmony. By cleaning up in the kitchen, so that others won’t have to deal with my mess. By leaving the bathroom clean.

  • JessikaZen

    I like to tell people directly that I appreciate them and give specific praise. I told my husband recently that I really appreciate the way he helps to calm me when I feel anxious. He has a way of using a really calm voice and helping me not think about worst case scenarios.

  • Kate

    I show that I am thinking of them by sending a text of something that reminded me of them or giving gifts/treats when I can.

  • Keatongirl
    I live overseas and have regular Zoom calls with my family in the US . Last night in our discussion my brother shared with us about my sister-in-law who has serious health issues. It’s hard being separated so far from family now. He thanked us all for being there- even if were physically so far apart. I sent my brother an online card after our call and it was good to get a response from him right away. Thank you for sharing the different ways to connect with people - especially challenging n...

    I live overseas and have regular Zoom calls with my family in the US . Last night in our discussion my brother shared with us about my sister-in-law who has serious health issues. It’s hard being separated so far from family now. He thanked us all for being there- even if were physically so far apart. I sent my brother an online card after our call
    and it was good to get a response from him right away. Thank you for sharing the different ways to connect with people – especially challenging now.

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  • Hot Sauce

    I show others that I care by being present. If they want advice, I’ll give what I can. If they want me to provide substantial help, I’ll do what I can. But sometimes what people need most, especially during the hard times, is the genuine presence and compassion of someone who cares.

  • Dusty Su

    Very much like so many have shared here. I try to listen, see, even feel as if I were them. I remind myself not to assume that I know what they know from a place of my experiences or knowledge. I empty my hands, open my heart, and try to place myself in their shoes by learning their language, and I work with what they offer me.

    • Misty

      Lovely reflection, Dusty.

      • Dusty Su

        Thank you, Misty, This is learned from working with people at the end of life in foreign countries.

        • Misty

          What a generous spirit you are. Those people were lucky to have you by their side.

          • Dusty Su

            Thank you Misty. There is a saying, “Love is its own reward!” I believe it to be true, you cannot out give love. It is a blessing to both give and to receive it.
            As an outsider most of my life in some form or another I sense the vulnerability of those at risk of exclusion or being made to feel less than… I never want to be the person who makes anyone feel that way. So, my deficits are my gains so to speak. Isn’t that wonderful!?
            Blessings today to you!

  • Ose

    I don´t know if I always show it to others, but usually, I do care through being attentive; to look after the condition of another fellow being and replying to it with an open heart, if adequate or allowed; through thinking of others and internally being with them in heart, thought and prayer or with a loving thought or a gesture – a touch, a call, a donation, sometimes through singing, or cooking, but I guess, usually, it is expressed just through kindness.

  • Nancy Walton-House

    I show others that I care about them by listening deeply to them and noticing what is happening in their lives. I show them I care by making relevant, appreciative comments about their journey and acting supportively. I show them I care about our relationship by being open and honest with them about my own journey as well.

  • Don Jones

    By acting with integrity, that is, do what I do for everyone’s well-being, not personal profit.

  • Melissa

    Smiling at strangers when they pass by. Talking to people on the phone instead of texting lifts my heart and theirs right now. Even if it takes me more courage. Sending poems, quotes, drawings with letters on them by snail mail. Flowers from my garden at neighbors doorsteps with a notes of encouragement. Telling everyone at the end of conversations that “I love them ” which is more true than ever and I feel is so strongly going through these days of challenge.

  • Linda

    I have been making phone calls to all my friends just to check in during the crazy fire events up here in the Pacific NW. It seems to mean a lot to them–I will keep doing it.

  • Zenith
    By listening. Years ago when my kids were in their teens I realized they were no longer listening to my words. At the same time I noticed no one else really cared about what I was saying either. I shut up and started just being polite and listening and affirmative. Ever since then I have found I seem to draw people who either need to talk at me or who lack the understanding of what true conversion really is. I hear all kinds of things, sometimes data overload. I mostly keep my thoughts to myself...

    By listening. Years ago when my kids were in their teens I realized they were no longer listening to my words. At the same time I noticed no one else really cared about what I was saying either. I shut up and started just being polite and listening and affirmative. Ever since then I have found I seem to draw people who either need to talk at me or who lack the understanding of what true conversion really is. I hear all kinds of things, sometimes data overload. I mostly keep my thoughts to myself. People really respond to anyone who actually listens. However, I disagree with all of us being tied together. Totally disagree.

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    • Misty

      I hope that your generosity in listening is appreciated. I’m sure others care about what you have to say. We do.

  • Carla

    I show I care in a myriad of ways-random acts of kindness; smiling with expressive eyebrows with my mask on; unexpected texts including birthday balloons; traditional cards; phone calls; respecting Nature; trying to travel gently on this planet we all share.

  • pkr

    I show others I care in many ways, calling them, sending notes, birthday cards, holiday greetings, texts, letting them talk & share, listening to them & hearing them. Oftentimes it is the small things that have the biggest impact. ❤️

  • Michele

    I show others that I care by being attentive, caring, telling them I love them, all the little things. Being actively present, listening show others I care.

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