Don't
get me wrong being able to donate substantial amounts of money to
nonprofits is very helpful, but it's not the ONLY way one can help!
A
lot of nonprofits wouldn't be able to survive without their volunteers,
the people who roll up their sleeves, and get down and dirty doing
whatever needs to be done. I've been personally thanked by Special
Olympics athletes and coaches for volunteering my time, they know how
valuable the volunteers are to the organization. Of course the staff is
very grateful for the volunteers as well, but I'm not there for the
staff, I'm there for the athletes so they can continue breaking down
barriers, making friends and having fun. They've all heard oh you can't
do that, and Special Olympics helps them discover that they CAN!
Outside of organizations you can make a difference too:
Smile at people, you never know how much it could turn someone's day around.
See someone struggling? Help them, don't assume someone else will.
Say thank you!
Sit and listen to someone who needs an ear.
Don't judge those who act or look different from you.
The
greatest of all is to show compassion and love to our neighbors,
whoever they are, wherever they are. Best thing about love and
compassion... It's FREE!
I challenge you all to make a difference today! #BeGrateful #BeKind #Compassion #Love #HelpOthers
I'm
grateful to have learned this lesson sooner than later. For a long time
I used to compare myself to my brothers and felt like I was
disappointing my moms. My brothers all took the traditional route of
going to college straight out of high school, and well I didn't and
pretty much made every mistake in the book before I had my daughter. I
remember sitting at my brothers college graduation beating myself up
because I should have graduated college before any of my brothers did.
I
didn't realize I was making my moms proud by working hard and being the
best mom I could be. I didn't realize I AM ENOUGH. I didn't realize
that everything I went through was making me stronger and preparing me
for the future.
It's
very easy to get wrapped up in what others have and what we don't, or
to think the grass is greener on the other side. I beg you, don't get
wrapped up in those thoughts! They are toxic and won't attract anything
good into your life. Instead #BeGrateful
for all you have, where you've been, the lessons that have come out of
storms, and the ones you love. When you focus on the good, it attracts
more good.
Remember
God created you to be YOU, not your neighbor or best friend. He has an
AMAZING plan for all of us, and loves us more than we could ever
imagine! Take a minute and thank him for that!
There is always ALWAYS something to #BeGrateful for!
