HELP OTHERS
We can bring joy to the neighborhood too by helping others with what they may need: Carrying groceries over an icy stoop, shoveling, hanging lights, and salting their walk. Encourage them to come out if they are physically able to and join in a sledding party, winter walk or caroling!
So often we huddle inside during winter months, we neglect our strength and cardio conditioning and we neglect showing those in our neighborhood the reason we have our joy year round. If you and your family are able and active, spread that message to your neighbors, we are indeed the salt of the earth, spread it thick especially during the cold and hard months when encouragement can really help them.
THINK ABOUT THIS WHEN YOU HELP OTHERS
- Refuse financial compensation. You may never fully know how compassion can transform your community.
- Make it a prayer. Your tangible physically active work for others speaks volumes. Beyond that pray for your neighbor, talk with him or her and be prepared to pray with your neighbor if the opportunity presents itself.
- Go beyond the moment. Be prepared with a way to connect again in the future. You might invite the person you are helping to dinner. Loan a book. You can even invite your neighbor to the gym, church or a local event or activity.
