Ever pondered the question of Karma?
Ever wondered what your greater purpose on this earth is?
Ever questioned what can YOU do to make a difference, in order to affect someone else's life positively?
We all have. At one time or another in our lives, we have all contemplated these questions. Most of us however, just move past them, or get distracted by the dramas of our own lives until the next time we think about them - and then forget them all over again.
The thing is, you don't need to give big to have a huge effect. Here's a list of 5 small things that you can do to positively affect the lives of the people that surround you daily, but whom you may not ordinarily notice.
- Take time to say good morning to elderly people. People in their golden years are often alone and craving human contact. The two seconds it takes to say good morning and smile can change their entire day.
- Talk to your cleaning lady. Your cleaning lady is a person. Take a moment to ask her how she is and listen when she answers. Tell her you think she's doing a wonderful job and that you really appreciate her. She'll be the most loyal cleaning lady you have ever had.
- Buy a homeless person a cup of coffee and a sandwich. Nothing more to add here. Even if they are sleeping, just leave it next to them. It will warm their heart, if not their belly.
- Tell an older woman she is beautiful. For many women, getting older means feeling that you are 'losing your looks'. This can be extremely distressing. Telling an older woman she looks stunningly beautiful can make her whole year. Do it and watch her smile.
- Make friends with someone less fortunate than you. This can be via volunteering or just simply spending time with someone you already know. The dividends on this kind of giving are infinite and you truly will make a difference.
Remember, the smallest things can have the biggest impact on the lives of others.
Be kind. Don't be blind. Give.
- Jodie
译文:
睁大眼睛，不要盲目给予
Jodie Clements，2008年4月29日写于Yadaspeak.com.
曾经考虑过因果报应的问题么？
曾经对你在地球上生存的更大意义感到疑惑过么？
曾经询问过你能做点什么来使你与众不同而对他人的生活产生积极的影响么？
我们都有过。在我们的生命之中，我们前前后后都曾考虑过这些问题。然而，大部分的我们就这样子过去了，或者为自己生活中的琐事而分心直到我们再次思考它们——然后又再一次把它们全部忘记了。
其实，你没必要去付出很多来取得巨大的影响。
这里有你可以做的五件小事的单子。通过做这些小事情，你就可以积极地影响到一些人的生活。这些人，天天陪在你身边但你可能不怎么会注意到。
· 留出时间跟老人道声早安。人们在他们金色年华的时候总会觉得孤独，很渴望能与他人交流。微笑地与他们道早安的两秒钟就可以改变他们一整天的生活。
· 与你的清洁工聊天。你的清洁工也是个人。花点时间问她过得怎么样并且倾听她的回答。告诉她，你觉得她工作得很不错，也非常感激她。她将会成为你有过的最忠诚的清洁工。
· 给一个无家可归的人买一杯咖啡和一个三明治。这里不用再加点什么了。即使他们正在睡觉，就把这些吃的放在他们旁边。如果不能填饱他们的肚子，这也会温暖他们的心。
· 告诉一个年长女子她很美丽。对很多女人来说，变老意味着觉得“失去了自己的容貌”。这会令人非常痛苦。告诉一个年长女子她魅力四射，会使她开心一整年。就这样做，看着她微笑吧！
· 与比你不幸的人做朋友。这可以是志愿工作或者仅仅简单地与你已经认识的人一起消磨时间。这种给予的好处是无穷的，并且你真的会创造奇迹。
请记住，最小的事情可以对他人的生活创造出最大的影响。
热情友好，请不要盲目。付出吧。
——Jodie