I wanted to write a quick note because I found a Blog of Note, [carrotspeak.], that I thought was great. She has a Making a Difference Monday post where we get to share a nice thing we've done for someone that week. It can be anything from smiling at a store clerk when you were feeling lousy, to really going out of your way to make someone's day.
What a lovely idea:)))
I started thinking back to this week and since I've been in selfish must-read-and-study mode all week, I'm having trouble thinking of good deeds... the horror. Hhhhmmm... I was very encouraging when working with a new girl this weekend and I did call my BFF to see if his girlfriend (who is not very fond of me) wanted some things I thought she might like. Actually, that was very nice of me... considering... ahem. Oh wait, I have a good one: I'm working on translating a huge document for a friend, which is saving him mega bucks because this kind of stuff isn't cheap. Actually, I think the best thing I've done is really blocking out bad thoughts and concentrating on goodness and love. It's not always easy, but at least I'm aware and that's definitely a good start.
Well there you go, let's hope next week I have something more substantial to share. We can all do more to make the world a better place!
And since I've been in the Walt Whitman mood lately (thanks to Prof. Marcus), here's a great quote from the man himself:
This is what you shall do: love the earth and sun, and animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, have patience and indulgence towards the people, take off your hat to nothing known or unknown, or to any man or number of men; go freely with the powerful uneducated persons, and with the young, and mothers, of families: read these leaves in the open air every season of every year of your life: re-examine all you have been told at school or church, or in any books, and dismiss whatever insults your soul.Pay it forward and don't forget the gratitude!
I think I would not be the only one to say this but you make a difference daily with your blog. Every time you post there is a line ready to devour your words and comment about your promotion of positive perceptions. So you make a difference daily not weekly. But I agree we all need to strive to make a difference in someones life. The other day my friend's wife told me that he had always considered me his best friend. I never knew that and it took me back a little. So you never know who you have touched and in what way.
Your BFF is a lucky man to have you for a BFF AND a girlfriend. A man should be so lucky.
Hey Barry: First is where it's at.
The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Shane, you make a good point about this blog. One person can make such a difference, which I guess is why I'm very selective as to whose blogs I choose to follow and spend time with. I love hanging out here Cindy, because your attitude soon became a very positive influence for me. Even if I don't wear big-girl panties. :)
Can I offer my contribution towards making someone's day better? Saturday night at a party I was performing some songs I had written (two raps and an instrumental that I had arranged and recorded earlier).
Someone asked me to sing and I declined.
I thought it was a very considerate gesture on my part, because if you've ever heard me sing you'd wish you hadn't.
I find a nice way to make someone's day at work is to pay for their coffee without them knowing it before they get to the cashier. 60 cents is a small investment and you never know, it could be the brightest part of their day.
Absolutely correct! Great post! And I also want to be a an old lady with no regrets ;)
isnt monday the worst day to do such a thing? Everybody feels bitchy during mondays... err tell me if im wrong. haha Cheers!
Shane! There you are... back to first post:) I don't think I've ever had anyone tell me I was their best friend without me knowing about it, but that's pretty great!
Barry - Sorry, the second mouse probably gets caught in the second trap. Better luck next time HEHEHE. And you do wear your BGPs please don't even pretend. And you're right, coffee is a great way to make someone's day. Paying extra to cover the toll for the car behind also helps:)
Court! Thanks for stopping by. We'll be old and wrinkly but darn happy!
Soggy... c'moooooon... LOL.
Second mouse gets caught in the second trap? Cute, I never heard that before, certainly not from an optimist. lol
Okay, so I do wear BGPs. But my therapist says it's just my way of getting in touch with my feminine side. :p
And I'll be wearing my long Johns when I move up north to go to school that way I'll be more in touch with my manly side.
Thank you so much for playing along! And great quote. ;)
I just have to thank you for your Walt Whitman quote. I've had a very rough couple of days mulling a lot of things over in my head (not to mention being out of celexa) and I just felt a huge release with that last line - "dismiss whatever insults your soul." I'm just going to keep eating that line all day. I needed it.