Remembering to give

[EduardoHors3]

Sometimes I need to remember to give and not just receive.

Am I narcissistic by design or is it the product of my selfish mind?

Sometimes I need to remember that my soul is the happiest when I'm grounded down to earth and I stop making things all about me.

Smile and acknowledge other people. Sometimes that's all it takes to save a life.

Share your wisdom to those who really need it. The pain you feel does not have to be the same for someone else. No matter how small it may seem every choice we make really matters in the end. As much as I want to dig a hole and hide away from the world, I have to force myself to say not today and live each day like if it were my last. Tick tock is all I hear inside my head. I am constantly reminded of my dying breath. So if I make this life all about me and me alone, what have I given in the end? How will I be remembered? Instead of spending time complaining about how bad my life is I can use that energy to bring about some real change. Sometimes I need to remember that I am just a fraction of a bigger picture and that I can't face life all by myself. We are in this together.

[Agora1]

A very powerful post Eduardo...thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's something for all of us to think about. Take care x

[Hidden]

Hi!

I agree with you!! It helps me so much to get out of my head and focus/help someone else. That’s why I love my profession (nurse) because it helps me do just that. I also pray to help have negative ruminating removed. I try to think positively and reach out to someone when I’m feeling sad. Isolating is like the devil for me! I just can’t afford to do it. I really appreciate you sharing how well you’re helping yourself get out from under. I hope you have a great day and keep the positive thinking going!!

[mjlitl13]

Very well said! I, myself have found my depression doesn't feel so bad when I am helping others.

Plus, I help in the way I can. I am a nervous driver, so I can't give someone a ride, well not too far.

There are other things I can do, volunteer at the library helping people to find books or shelving books and other media.

I can lend an ear to someone who is hurting.

I can give a little money to a homeless person.

I can speak up for those who can't speak for themselves.

We all have our strengths where we can help.

And helping others, both people and animals, helps us!

Congrats Eduardo! Cudos to your coming to that realization!

MJ

[EduardoHors3 in reply to mjlitl13]

Thank you! You actually inspired me to go outside right now and do something as simple as planting a tree. You reminded me to remember today

[Starrlight]

I really love your writing. Inspiring. You are strong. Yes live today like it’s the last. Do things for others and spread the love.

[EduardoHors3]

Yes. I think the only way to overcome some struggles is by having a bigger purpose. If you can't find a purpose then make one. We are architects and interpreters. You create and interpret how you respond to everything around you. I would like to see myself in the near future as someone who laughs in the face of adversity. I always admired those people. Anyways thank you Starrlight

[Hidden]

We certainly all are Eduardo3. Your life isn't over yet...try and live with hope. I know that's hard in our situation but it's all we have left is to hope x