There's a lot of stuff that's been going on lately - not just in my personal life but globally. Protests, natural disasters, crime, poverty, disease - lots of terrible things. I was reading posts about Japan, and I greatly appreciate how so many people care and are praying for those devastated by the earthquake and tsunami. It got me thinking about what I can do personally to help.
Sometimes when I see terrible things happening to others, I feel guilty about the time I spend on things I like, or focusing on my own happiness when others are miserable. I want to do more than just give money, or pray. Those are good things to do, but I want to actively help - actually DO something. I have no idea where to start, but I'm going to keep an eye out for opportunities (and any ideas you may have are welcome! Please share!).
I realized this - it is not bad for me to spend time on things that I enjoy, or to do things that make me happy. But when my focus is entirely on MY happiness, that is a problem. I need to daily take time to do things for others, things that will enrich their lives. I need to take my focus off of myself, and take time to put the needs of others before my own. I need to live more selflessly. It's a tough challenge, but I think I'm up for it. I've always tried to be polite, and act in kindness toward others, but I want to kick it up a notch. I don't want to do random acts of kindness - I INTEND to do these acts, and I want them to be RADICAL acts of kindness. I want to give in a way that is more extreme than what I've been doing, in a way that is sacrificial on my part. And I pray that more and more people will take it upon themselves to do the same - imagine the impact that would have!!!
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