Love is a simple concept but oh so hard to implement sometimes isn't it? In one's effort to be selfless, we want to help our friends, neighbors, co-workers and even folks on the other side of the globe when we are able.
Finding a balance in managing our own lives and then finding moments to assist others doesn't have to be such a challenge. My theory is that we must schedule it in (e.g. find an interesting organization to volunteer a few hours each month) or at most, be prepared to leave what is occupying our immediate attention to make a positive difference when we are able. Of course, that requires we be alert to what is going on around us at various hours of the day.
When you are outside gardening or walking in the neighborhood, make conversation with your neighbors. You never know when you might need to contact them or vice versa because of a need. When you are out running errands, look for opportunities to lend a hand - perhaps opening the door for someone who has their hands full or even by picking up a dropped item in an aisle of a retail store. It's not hard. Usually these "
random acts of kindness" take less than a minute.
In addition to the
Holy Bible, one of the best books I have read on love is titled
Falling In Love With America Again by
Jim DeMint. The author helps readers understand that by being do-gooders in our own neighborhoods, we are able to make America a more enjoyable place to exist.
Jim DeMint also lays out plainly what the American government was created to do and what it is now doing and how Americans may help the government be a better governing body. It is filled with real-life stories of many individuals and groups who are helping others in the name of love. Imagine if all peoples practiced helping in their communities! Then the entire world would be impacted in wonderful ways!
Peace to you! <>< Laura
