You probably do pray sometimes when you don’t recognize it as actual “prayer.” Even atheists pray.
Sometimes I come across something I think is a beautiful way to look at things. I found this on the Facebook posting of a friend and want to pass it on to you for today’s Thursday Thought.
We’re getting into the season of love, when we feel the urge to give and share and make the lives of others brighter. We buy gifts for loved ones and give money to charities. We may even break our long-standing rule and give a buck to the homeless person standing outside the grocery store.
But we can also personalize and humanize our help. Someone who knits or sews for relaxation can make items for a specific charity (new, handmade items are a treat). When you cook your specialty, double up and take the extra to someone who is sick or living alone. Bake your favorite cookies, muffins, or scones to take to a shelter. Go to the movies often? Brighten the life of someone on limited income by treating him sometime, explaining that you’ll enjoy it more in his company. Like gardening? Help an elderly or disabled person plant a small, manageable garden at her home, then stop by often to admire its progress. If you unwind by doing auto repairs, volunteer to help get that laid-off neighbor’s car into running order.
The key is this: figure out what you do as a hobby, then share. You’ll find it more enjoyable—and more fulfilling—than ever before.
I wonder if Tim Cook appreciates this irony: People have been standing in line for days waiting to buy the iphone 6. While in line, they’ve struck up conversations and made new friends. In other words, they’ve been aware of others around them, actually communicating with people…as they wait in line to buy a device that limits both of those activities.
Mmmmmmm………..