Reflections

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  1. Carla
    Carla
    2 months ago

    I know this is yesterdays question to ponder. I’ve read all the comments, and notice that no one mentioned it seems a word is missing—what can I do. I is missing. This reminds me how our eyes fill in words that need to be somewhere. 😉

    1. Michele
      Michele
      2 months ago

      I noticed it too, I read the question a few times.

      1. Carla
        Carla
        2 months ago

        Lol! Of course 😉 our similar great minds caught it! Have a great day Michele. I know your community has much to rebuild. 🙏🏼💕🌈

  2. barba
    barba
    2 months ago

    Today I am struggling with myself for leading a life that is too self-centered. So that is exactly the right question.
    and then not, because I go into self-abuse mode.
    There is a page with a daily Zen koan. https://www.zen-koan.de/zen.php?idh=zen
    Today: The mind is only pure when it is beyond pure and impure
    and then an explanation:
    Stop thinking about how you should be. Just let yourself be exactly as you are – including the desire to be better and the inability to do so. Sit there for a while with the feeling that life likes you the way you are – because otherwise it would have made you different.
    Balm for my soul

    1. Mary
      Mary Mantei
      2 months ago

      No matter what, Barba, you are an integral part of what is. You are enough.🧡🍁🍂

  3. Robin Ann
    Robin Ann
    2 months ago

    I have volunteered at Food banks and making food for the needy.. I hope to sign up for the event I did last year. I also try to get involved in church events that help the needy.

  4. Ose
    Ose
    2 months ago

    Go on with the groups and caring for dear ones i am currently responsible for, which is quite a lot. What i might be able to do more reguglarly is replying here and, hopefully, playing beloved music more often. This could may be contribute to the thriving of my community indirectly, possibly. Sometimes i just feel the days are too short.
    May you all have a beautiful Sunday!

  5. Antoinette88615
    Antoinette
    2 months ago

    For one we could start a meditation centre! Volunteer at the local Meditation centres by passing out flyers about Meditation and creating world peace by first finding peace within yourself.

  6. Charlie T
    Charlie T
    2 months ago

    I could do a lot more, that’s for sure.
    In fact, if I had my choice, that’s all I would do.
    But my “spare” time is very limited.
    But, if I could, I would volunteer with the bike community and more with my HOA doing things around here. And what I would really like to do is help young people and people struggling with mental health challenges and even people in our jails and prisons and people just released from prison. Hopefully I’ll have time and energy when/if I retire.

  7. L
    Lauryn
    2 months ago

    When I was in California I volunteered with a local cat rescue group. My work primarily involved fostering and participating in TNR (trap-neuter-release) efforts for community cats. I haven’t yet found a similar organization to work with here in Florida, but I’m hopeful that will change soon, as I truly miss volunteering in this space.

  8. Yram
    Yram
    2 months ago

    I will continue tutoring.
    Last night I gathered with 6 other ladies in our complex to discuss possible winter gatherings. Someone called me the glue of our community.

    1. Barb C
      Barb C
      2 months ago

      What a wonderful tribute!

  9. Elizabeth H67151
    Elizabeth H
    2 months ago

    I love this question– Imagine what the world could be like if everyone was trying to do this! I have an idea of volunteering for a somewhat mundane position within my church community that has lacked a volunteer to take charge of it for several years. And not just trying to “get the work done”, but really trying to build community and help new members of our community feel included as we do the work. I have been reading Kit Miller’s new book “Culture Shift: Nonviolence at Work”, and I would like to practice with several of her suggestions within my volunteer work with my church community.

    1. Mary
      Mary Mantei
      2 months ago

      I think that position has been waiting for you, Elizabeth.😉

  10. Patti
    sunnypatti
    2 months ago

    I look forward to being able to do my part in the community we are just now moving into.

  11. Josie
    Josie
    2 months ago

    Currently I am in an assisted living setting. So many on my independent living floor are in early stages of dementia. Yesterday, weary in the aftermath of my demanding schedule recently,
    I was quite impatient with one such friend who asked for help. The experience leaves me rattled still. Today I am resolved to pull back & rest my weary spirit in order to be more patient and compassionate with those in need around me…and with myself.

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      2 months ago

      Josie, there’s most certainly more than 1 type of patience. I’m working on that myself too. Social activism, art, and ambition all go together. Ideas, innovation, and excitement all fall into 1 family. I love the goals, values represented, and the direction of what my Project 9X advocacy project was originally set out to do. Toddler stage is still new.

  12. Michele
    Michele
    2 months ago

    Sometimes all we can do is pray… there is a community < 2 miles from where I live that is still flooded from Hurricane Milton. There was a news article about it, how they can't even pump out the water because there is no place to put it – all the rivers/streams are still flooded. So many people need help from these hurricanes.
    https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/10/18/feather-rock-community-in-valrico-still-flooded-nine-days-after-hurricane-milton

    1. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      2 months ago

      My friend who is retired is still waiting to be called to help. He has signed up for many that were posted.
      Hopefully the community near you gets help very soon.

  13. Mary
    Mary Mantei
    2 months ago

    This Thursday, I begin my mentoring work with a young woman at our neighborhood elementary school. This will be our third year together. As I have mentioned in the past, I live with T1 diabetes. So does she, hence the reason we began this relationship 3 years ago. It is rewarding, at times challenging. Over time, several of the staff members have made me feel like part of their community. I have ideas for this year that I hope will touch the larger school community in a positive way. I feel the better shape each individual in the community is, the healthier the entire community will be. So my hope is, my small contribution will support the whole school in thriving.

  14. Joseph
    Joseph McCann
    2 months ago

    Being aware, accepting, present, compassionate, and always participating with loving kindness.

  15. L
    Loc Tran
    2 months ago

    Project 9X is committed to creating an inclusive environment for individuals from all walks of life to feel accepted for who they are.
    Yesterday, Ngoc and I went to a Japenese restaurant called “Kyuramen” in Plymouth, MN. I had the curry ramen, and she had the chicken ramen. We took pictures and posted our quality time to my wall on Facebook. I received at least 10 positive reactions and comments from my people young and old and both in Vietnamese and English accomplishing my goal of diversity. Project 9X has shifted from infancy to toddler stage.

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