Today I’m having a bit of a Thoughtful Thursday and how to help someone today is on my mind.
When I started Lifestyle Fifty, I didn’t really know what it would all be about. I had a vague intention to document life after 50 and in doing so uncover challenges, problems and desires of my own which might, in their unravelling, help other women of the same age make sense of their own lives too.
Over time, the focus has honed in on fashion and travel and travelgear, which can at times seem narcissistic, but deep in my heart I know that Lifestyle Fifty is all about connection, and I get the most pleasure when I feel that I’ve helped people in some way.
How to Help Someone Today
Which got me round to thinking about how to help people on a daily basis, and asking myself if I did this enough, and how I could do more.
When I came across this quote by Carl Morris recently it kind of summed up actions which are attainable every day in some way and not only help others but make me happy and feel fulfilled too.
I hope they resonate with you too.
Did I help someone today?
Did I help someone to realize a dream they thought they’d lost?
Did I listen when someone told me the reward is worth the cost?
Did I praise someone for their efforts and encourage someone toward their dreams?
Did I help someone to understand the end never justifies the means?
Did I make someone laugh and smile when they would much, rather frown?
Was I the one who picked them up when everyone put them down?
Am I, the one they confide in and know their conversations secure?
Did I provide them with someone to trust in knowing their friendship will always endure?
Am I humble and constantly striving to become more than I was yesterday?
Did I focus on the successes of others and follow through with all that I say?
If I constantly strive to become the one who can say I did to did I’s.
Then my life is fulfilled, knowing I have achieved life’s greatest prize.
― Carl Morris
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Which of those lines speaks most to you on this Thoughtful Thursday?
Do you try and help someone everyday?
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One special principle in life for me is this quote from Dalai Lama – “If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.”
What a lovely quote Kate, thank you. I totally agree 🙂
Hello, lovely quote and thoughts. I resonate with the lines about keeping what someone has told you secure. I cam bectrusted to keep personal matters personal – no gossiping!!
Thanks Seana, Ahh I love that!
What a beautiful quote to help me carry this message with me in all my interactions with others. Thank you.
SSG xxx
Hi SSG, I’m so glad you enjoyed it and will carry it with you today 🙂
What a wonderful post. That is a question I always ask myself and I need to ask it more. #lovinlifelinky
Hello Patrick, I’m glad my post inspired you today. Thank you for reading 🙂
I work in the dementia unit of a nursing home and this question is the theme of my thinking most days. My goal is always to do what I can to add something positive to the lives of the residents and their families. I feel like if I can, in any way, make a bad situation just a little bit better for them or make them smile, the day has been successful.
Hi Stacy, I’m full of admiration for the work you do. It must be hard and distressing at times too. So great that you manage to keep your eye on doing something positive in the lives of residents and their families 🙂 x
I think I make more effort than I used to, to be kind. Hopefully I’m naturally a considerate person but I’ve come to realise that an extra thank-you or a smile or friendly comment can really change someone’s day and it’s usually a small thing that’s easy to do.
Hi Deb, me too. I think over the years we become less self-centred, a part of growing up and realise that we don’t have to do ‘big’ things to make happy. Like you say, it’s the small gestures which can be so important in someone else’s life.
Thoughtful post – no pun intended…and yes, you know I think I have helped a few people today. And after a day that I’ve had that actually makes me feel better about it.
Hi Jo, aww, thank you. I’m sorry you had an icky day though.