The photo and text below are from Ananda Portland’s weekly newsletter. I felt moved to share it because this so perfectly aligns with what I’ve been working on lately, which is trying to extricate myself from too much focusing on all the world’s problems in order to free up my energy to contribute more fully to the solutions!
(And how fun: I just discovered how to change the color of the font in these blog posts!)
When we help others, we both soar in the light.
Many people are feeling isolated and anxious about these times.
Reach out and share the light!
Call someone and have an uplifting chat.
Use a free Zoom account that has unlimited minutes
and have a Zoom tea.
Look up fun and friendly E-cards and send them just because.
Use old fashioned letters and stamps to communicate friendship!
Invite someone to take a walk, with masks and distancing.
Sit out on the patio and listen to music together.
Energize, meditate, do affirmations and prayers with
a friend over Zoom or FaceTime.
Share one inspiring passage from our teachings
with someone every day.
Do one act of service, anonymously, every day.
Pick a “secret pal” every week and see how you can
share the light all week.
Help someone in their garden, wearing masks and distancing,
then invite them to help in your garden.
Write a message on your friend’s doorstep using chalk.
I have a few more to add to the list:
Sing together (outdoors, spaced 6-8 feet apart, of course!).
Read PG Wodehouse or Jerome K Jerome stories out loud.
Watch uplifting and/or funny movies.
What about you??? 😊