The thought of taking on a service project and volunteering our time can be daunting at times.
There is almost a fear of commitment and this ‘fear’ often wins the day as we decline opportunities to serve.
Well, the best way to combat this ‘fear’ is to simply ignore it! It is amazing what happens to your mind, heart and health when you lose yourself in the service of others … it is amazing!!
This week’s ‘tonics’ included:
7 x Gave cash to a charity
3 x Voluntary work at the local medical centre
3 x Voluntary work with the local community association
1 x Put neighbours bin back after the bin men had been 7 x Held the door open for someone
1 x Proactively ‘gave-way’ to a pedestrian
47x Proactively ‘gave-way’ to another driver
1 x Took time to let someone know I appreciate them
2 x Volunteered to give someone a lift in my car
1 x Gave cash to a Big Issue seller
1 x Cleared/picked-up rubbish in the neighbourhood1 x Retrieved a supermarket trolley and put it in the trolley park
1 x Gave my time to a friend in need
1 x Supported a friend with their endeavour
Sub total: 77
Running total: 829Target: 3000+ in 12months
Commenced 30th November 2011
Motivation for ‘’My Ten-a-day’
One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean.
Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?”
The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.”
“Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can’t make a difference!”
After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said, “I made a difference for that one.”
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