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Daily Question, August 19

What are some things I can do to contribute to society’s, and in turn my own, wellbeing?

  • Ed Schulte

    “Nothing can dim the Light that shines from within”

    Mayo Angelou

  • sunnypatti

    First, I must be sure to take good care of myself. You can’t take good care or contribute to another’s wellbeing if you are not taking care of your own. And then I will walk out into my day with a heart full of gratitude and a smile for everyone I meet. And if someone needs help from me, I will offer it in the best way that I can.

    • Rabbit

      Thank you for this. I love that it comes from your own heart.

  • EJP

    Today I will contribute love, kindness and a positive attitude, all with a smile on my face.

  • Gregoire

    I can always be prepared to take time to listen to someone who has something to say, to forgive someone who has said something hurtful and to show my love for everyone in random acts of charity.

  • Kevin

    Feed, clothe and shelter those who are in need, because it’s the right thing to do, and not because it makes me feel better to do so.

  • Dusty Su

    Does 44 years of non-salaried volunteerism with close to 3o,000 activities of 1-16 hours each in 30 countries ​count?
    Pffft! I can tell you it means nothing in relation to your last act of love. The last act and then even more so, the next one! We live and die sandwiched between these.

    • Kevin

      It counts in my book, Dusty Su!

      • Dusty Su

        Yes, well, of course, to me it means a rich life..I feel so blessed. And yes, many wonderful people who maybe had a little better go of things because of what we could give, but really as we lay dying it all fades away…it’s the deed you just did and the one you wish or intend to do. Making peace with it all, that is primo too. But thank you for saying that, Kevin…

        • Rabbit

          I like the making peace part of your comment. I am 72 and my husband is 82. By this age, we have done some good and caused some hurt but perhaps these later years are the peace making time. I do love that we can still do acts of kindness. I really make an effort to thank strangers that help me and compliment them when I see them giving help to others.

  • Michele

    Self love and care. Taking care of oneself is important and then one can care for others. All areas – physically, emotionally, spiritually.

  • Antoinette

    I can teach yoga and meditation and share what I love with others. I can keep showing up with a smile and loving kindness.

  • Holly in Ohio

    In a world that has become very polarized and judgmental, I can learn not to judge others and to be gentle.

    I have noticed that those who judge others harshly often silently judge themselves harshly, too. I think as I learn to be accepting and loving to people with different perspectives than myself, that love and acceptance will overflow into my relationship with myself.

  • Christine

    When I play the piano for people with Alzheimer’s, then they nourish my soul with their reactions.💞

    • Kevin
      Greetings, Christine, At Dana Faber Hospital in Boston, MA, which is a large and renowned cancer treatment facility, there’s a grand piano that, by design, sits at the center of an open and airy lobby. Throughout the day, various musicians and all highly trained, come in at their appointed time and begin playing music, from classical to jazz and pop tunes, all for the enjoyment of patients, family members and staff alike. The sound wafts up from the first floor to the second floor, where pa...

      Greetings, Christine,

      At Dana Faber Hospital in Boston, MA, which is a large and renowned cancer treatment facility, there’s a grand piano that, by design, sits at the center of an open and airy lobby. Throughout the day, various musicians and all highly trained, come in at their appointed time and begin playing music, from classical to jazz and pop tunes, all for the enjoyment of patients, family members and staff alike. The sound wafts up from the first floor to the second floor, where patients are being admitted or having blood work done, before heading up to the tenth floor where cancer patients wait to meet with their oncologists to determine their mode of treatment.

      I know that you know this scene all too well, Christine. But as I think about that beautiful grand piano sitting there waiting for the next musician to arrive, I picture you, in my minds eye, Christine, sitting at the keyboard and playing, from your heart, and with love, for those who will hear.

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      • Rabbit

        This is beautiful, a simple thing that could be used in smaller hospitals all over.
        Several posts have mentioned taking care of ourselves so we can take care of others. Music can be a part of self care.
        Thank you Kevin for describing this scene for us.

      • Christine

        That’s fantastic Kevin. Music can really take you away from the problems for a moment and bring you in the now. These moments are so important for the people who are seriously ill. I wished I could play there….a beautiful grand piano, and fantastic acoustics too.
        Thank you for this lovely message, Kevin. It always touches my heart that the sick people are being taken care of. Karel and I also received this form of love. ❤ Heart warming.

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