Anyone Could, You Did

Feb. 26th, 2019 08:06 am
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Recently one of my friends relayed information to a service, which helped another woman, who she really didn't know well, get out of a difficult legal situation. Her information was vital helping this other woman, and all it took was a few minutes of time. "Here is what I learned, here is what I know."

Had she not relayed the information the woman would have been stuck in a legal quagmire, and not even known that rescue was available. The two women would have continued their lives, indifferent to each other. 

Small deeds and gestures. Little things you have done that you may have dismissed from your mind ten minutes later, can have great impact. Your smile at someone who is down, a few minutes of year ear, responding to someone's post, all the small kindnesses we can extend may very well save a life.

And many times we will not even know it. We will have gone on with our lives.

In your journal, write about a small gesture you did and/or one that was made to you that altered life for the better. What was the gesture and why did it matter? If you were the one to make the gesture, how did it impact on you as well? Can you accept the thanks even if it wasn't ever told to you? If it were something done for you, did the person ever learn of how it improved your life? Were you ever able to give thanks? How can you take this lesson into your daily life?

 

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Go on, Get Lucky

Dec. 18th, 2018 08:27 am
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"When you get those lucky breaks you got to walk through the door because that door only stays open for a second." Temple Grandin.

Lately I have become more and more disenchanted with social media. Too many people who are locked in battle mode, and who seem to want to focus on all that is wrong in the world.

Still, there are beautiful finds, such as today.  I saw a clip from a Facebook site called "Makers" which focused on Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr.Grandin has autism, and the focus of her clip was on how autism helped her understand, work with, and improve the conditions of farm animals. The whole speech was fascinating, unfortunately I couldn't find a linkable clip for it to share with you. She maintains her own site, and I encourage people to take a look, especially if one has a child or loved one with autism.

The quote at the beginning of my post came at the end of the clip, it was in fact the last thing Dr. Temple Grandin said. I went back several times listen to it, and to absorb it (as well as to make certain I got all the words in the right order).

In order to take advantage of a lucky break you have to be open to the lucky break happening. Luck is nothing more than an opportunity. People who have good luck know how to take advantage of the opportunities gifted to them. People who are kind know how to extend this gift to others.

This is one of the reasons I encourage writing about the gifts that come your way, both positive and negative. Opening your mind to the gifts you receive helps open your mind to what is happening in the world and how it can help you and others. 

When you are writing down the presents today, try to think if any of them can give you or someone else an advantage to grow, to learn. Perhaps it is a new or better job, or a book that brings you or another solace, comfort, insight or knowledge. All gifts are there for a reason. 

Be open to the luck, and use it, to help yourself grow, to help someone else in their life's journey.  That is its purpose. 

 

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