The Good I Can Do

"I cannot do all the good that the world needs. 

But the world needs all that good I can do."

Jan Sanfield

It is part of the healing process to recognize our misfortune, pain or loss, but it is when we return our glance back out into the world that we begin to move forward. There are others that have greater problems than our own and by helping them, we begin to feel better. Reaching out distracts us and balance gently returns.

Focus on what can be done momentarily with lesser attention to a massive rescue. When we tell ourselves there is nothing we can do, it prevents us from contributing in ways within our means. We may not have a million dollars or connections for intervention on a large scale, but opportunities for our participation are prevalent.

We can be mentors through community services or contribute through volunteering established centers. We can anonymously give food or ask if we can groom an unattended lawn. Donate clothes or books. At the very least, pick up litter or simply pray. Determine what it is that we can offer to make a difference and then do it!