Lend a helping hand

(Photography by Nicole Banks)

This post is dedicated to Kiki. In my previous post "What do you want?" Kiki asked me to write a post about giving back. Kiki I'm happy you're interested in giving back. Let's jump right in.

Giving back is not only associated with money. Yes its nice to donate or give money to the homeless. However there are other ways you can give back.

Giving back in your daily life:

 

Volunteer: Find time to volunteer at an organization near you. You can volunteer at a shelter, Soup Kitchen, school, hospital etc. Look online for volunteering opportunities.

Helping your neighbor (A small gesture goes a long way):

• Babysitting: Babysitting children while their parents enjoy a day off is a great way to give. It allows them to enjoy a day alone and clear their mind or enjoy a night out with their spouse.
• Uplift someone: Maybe you know someone who's feeling down. Surprise them with an uplifting card, flowers or treat them to lunch. Aim to put a smile on their face.

 

Listening shows you care: Have you noticed that we as humans want to be listened to. We don't necessarily need our listeners to respond to what were saying. As long as we know that someone is genuinely lending their ear and taking time to hear us out makes us feel important.

I hope this post helps Kiki :)

What are some ways that you give back?

"When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand."-Henri Nouwen