Why is this world filled with so much hate? Why do we wake up to continual, horrific news daily? What can I do to make this world a better place? These are questions I ask myself daily. My children ask me why the world is as it is. In my office I have clients coming in asking me the same questions and/or bringing in their pain and tragedies that are taking place in their lives. I have friends grieving the losses of their children or partners. What can I do to make the world a better place? It is normal in this abnormal world to have feelings of powerlessness and fear. By doing something we can. within our close world, we may be able to make a difference.
If we each ask ourselves, “What is something I can do today to make the world a brighter place?” Then follow through and do it perhaps there can be a small difference?
For example:
· Paying for the person’s drink in line behind you at the coffee shop
· Asking an elderly or sick neighbor if they need anything at the store
· Volunteering at the local homeless shelter
· Or a local children’s home
· Becoming a Big Sister or Brother through Big Brothers and Sisters (they always need Bigs)
· Becoming a foster parent
These are small things close to home that can make a difference in the world.
Did you know Mother’s Against Drunk Drivers was created by a mother grieving the loss of her child by a drunk driver? Sometimes grief can be channeled into positivity and into helping others but only when the grieving process has reached the point of being able to be present to help others.
In my life I have been just as frustrated, saddened, and scared about the state of the world. My husband and I do what we can for others in need such as having raised our children and foster children, continually offering help to our children’s friends, taking in sick or needy animals, asking neighbors in need what we can do for them or reaching out to hurting friends. We have tried to create our home as loving, positive, and open for anyone in need and will always keep the door open to our friends, family, and neighbors in need.
I wish I had better answers. I wish the world were a more positive and loving place. I promise to do my part to continue to be kind and loving to all those in my path. My hope is that each of us will also be able to do the same on a smaller, equal, or greater level.
If we each ask ourselves, “What is something I can do today to make the world a brighter place?” Then follow through and do it perhaps there can be a small difference?
For example:
· Paying for the person’s drink in line behind you at the coffee shop
· Asking an elderly or sick neighbor if they need anything at the store
· Volunteering at the local homeless shelter
· Or a local children’s home
· Becoming a Big Sister or Brother through Big Brothers and Sisters (they always need Bigs)
· Becoming a foster parent
These are small things close to home that can make a difference in the world.
Did you know Mother’s Against Drunk Drivers was created by a mother grieving the loss of her child by a drunk driver? Sometimes grief can be channeled into positivity and into helping others but only when the grieving process has reached the point of being able to be present to help others.
In my life I have been just as frustrated, saddened, and scared about the state of the world. My husband and I do what we can for others in need such as having raised our children and foster children, continually offering help to our children’s friends, taking in sick or needy animals, asking neighbors in need what we can do for them or reaching out to hurting friends. We have tried to create our home as loving, positive, and open for anyone in need and will always keep the door open to our friends, family, and neighbors in need.
I wish I had better answers. I wish the world were a more positive and loving place. I promise to do my part to continue to be kind and loving to all those in my path. My hope is that each of us will also be able to do the same on a smaller, equal, or greater level.
