A therapist told me once that when I was despairing about the world (which is always) to do something small that can make a difference to someone else - she suggested buying a street newspaper, but I will also give money to someone who asks, tip my barista well, bring in my neighbor’s garbage cans, say thank you and mean it.
May 29, 2024
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trying to choose doses of making the world a little better in my sphere
Helps me feel less helpless in the face of human suffering
Nov 16, 2024
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At my local shop , there is this one shopkeeper who works alot during the weekdays . We compliment and smile at eachother every so often whilst he scans my chocolate and energy drinks. I once went into the shop with a 50 euro note. i only bought food worth maybe 8euros , so i had alot of change. walking home that day i lost the money , it must have fell out of my pockets whilst i took my phone or keys out . I only realised when i got home and was running around my local area following my route trying to see if i could find the money . I went to the shop , queued up again and asked him if anyone handed in any money, he said no and offered to help me search , he pulled this massive unit out from under the cashier to see if the money had fallen below . It wasnt there :( . He walked me home to see if we could find it on the street. Anyways we didnt find it , i was so embarrassed but he now has this recurring bit where he gives me my change in a plastic baggy and makes me zip it into my trouser or coat pocket . I do not even know this mans name and i highly doubt he knows mine . Spread kindness with those in your locality , there is nothing better than catching up with your deli woman or favourite shopkeeper .
I love knowing that those who know fairly much nothing about you can care for you , and that you care for them .
Peace and love to all
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(Disclaimer: I’m plagiarizing my recs from the Yale wellbeing course I recommended)
This is harder than socializing! Pick a day and do five good deeds for other people. It’s best if you do it face to face, of course.
I don’t have great ideas for this one, but buying something for someone else gives you a boost. Even if it’s just $5
There’s also this huge one that has a major impact but requires bravery: write a note or letter to someone telling them how much you appreciate them. Give it to them in person and stay while they read it. Takes courage but scientifically speaking it’s very very good for you (and them)
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The other day I overheard a young skater tell their friends, “if you can’t be good, be safe!”
I love this -- it sounds good in Spanish ("cuidate") too.
Maybe it's just age, but I've become fond of telling people to "be good."
It's intentionally vague -- it could just be a grammatically poor version of "be well"
Or it could be a suggestion to behave yourself (ish).
It doesn't explain itself and that's my favorite part.
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