Bestow

"The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able

to give a large part of one's self to others."

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Numerous situations are out of our control and we may be constricted by our ability to address presenting issues. We may not be lucrative enough to bail someone out or not know influential people to intervene. What we do have, however, are endless personal abilities to creatively reach out and assist.

Rather than remaining remorseful about what we cannot do, we can explore options of how we can respond.  We can donate  anonymously or physically engage. If our heart hurts for people suffering in other countries, we can choose to help locals who are also facing unfortunate decline. There are diverse community opportunities for volunteering. 

There is much to be said about the power of love, light, and prayer. Sitting quietly in a meditative state, we can visualize others, covering them with confidence, courage, and correction. This contribution has been noted to be extremely valuable. By offering what is available to us, we empower others, while strengthening ourselves as well.