by: Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed., Chair, CCAL
Some of the greatest wisdom about meaningful living may be found in the words of anonymous writers.
On the eve of our nation’s celebration of Martin Luther King , Jr. Day, a time when we honor this world-renowned leader’s vision and commitment to peaceful social action, it seems fitting to turn our thoughts to some of that wisdom and consider all the good each of us can do if we just spend a little time turning outward and lend a helping hand to others in need:
One unknown author honors man’s other-directedness in a short , yet thoroughly insightful, sentence:
“To the world you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the World.”
People say they volunteer for many different reasons. Some enjoy the social camraderie they feel; others enjoy the happiness they derive from assisting neighbors in need; still others commit themselves to helping total strangers whom they have never met and may never ever meet.
It matters not what you do or who you do it for; it matters not how much or how little time you devote to it; it matters not whether you do it privately or publicly…All that truly matters is THAT YOU DO SOMETHING FOR OTHERS LESS FORTUNATE THAN YOU BECAUSE:
“One hope will raise our spirits.
One touch can show you care.
One step must start each journey.
One word must start each prayer.
One voice can speak with wisdom.
One heart can know what’s true.
One life can make the difference.
It’s always up to you!”
author unknown
A great reminder that it is “showing up” that always helps someone else.