Welcome back, everyone. This week I will discuss six practices that anyone can do to help connect and serve others. If you are anything like me, you want to be of service and are always looking for a way to fill a gap.
If you are, then today, I will be able to help you find some ways that you can try, and if these are methods that you have attempted, you be in the position to work to do more or improve your approach. Any of the six ways mentioned now will profoundly impact people and could spark opportunities for you.
If you are ready to find out these practices I am mentioning, then stick with me, and I take the next step toward becoming positively improved.
Lift others up –
In this world of fast-paced, stressed, crazy people that we all have to deal with, it is rare to see anyone lifting others up with encouragement or affirmation that they are superstars. (as we all are in our own ways.)
Let alone do we usually have the energy to do it ourselves. However, encouragement, affirmations, and appreciation are all huge influencers for people and will leave most people feeling more confident and reassured.
Something to remember about this practice is that although it does not take much effort from you, the giver. (except when you are drained emotionally or mentally.) It will make a massive impact on the receiver, and if done regularly with as many people as you can make time for, you will be creating change one person at a time. Kinda cool, huh?
Jump in and help –
So many times in my life, I have seen people drowning in their jobs or lives, and although they are asking for help, no one will help them. I understand that most people feel they do not have time to help others or have the mindset of “Why should I help them? They would never help me.”
Well, you are probably right; they probably won’t help you; heck, they may not even appreciate the effort you put out on their part, but remember, karma is always watching, and your good deed and kindness created brownie points with her. She will ensure that the scales are balanced and that you are paid back in one way or another.
Believe it or not, our sharing kindness is just as much about us as it is about them, and one of the best things about kindness is that it benefits everyone when we share it. If you have the chance to share some encouragement, appreciation, or reassurance, you should rise to the opportunity.
If you see something, say something –
Social media and schools alike are teaching this these days. Honestly, we as a society should all be doing this a bit more concerning helping others in need.
For example, if you see something happening, like someone breaking into someone’s home, call the police. If, for example, you see someone broken down, stop and ask if there is someone you can call, or for instance, if you have some kind of repair that needs to be done, let someone know.
When you do things like this, you can help people in distress resolve problems that might otherwise get out of hand or never come to a resolution.
Teach –
Have you ever heard the saying feed a person some fish, and he will eat for a day, but teach a person to fish, and he will eat for a lifetime”
This is what teaching is really all about. It is about giving someone the power over their own life and destination for their lives. Although it may change the way things run in our society which is based on leverage and fear-based authority
It will make this world a much better place as everyone will be more confident and happy about where they are, just something to think about.
Be an active listener –
This is one of my favorite practices, as I always do it. Active listening makes others feel heard and as if someone cares for them.
It allows you, as the listener, to see things from a different perspective and absorb the information you might already have. It is incredible how much I learn when listening to others talk.
Although, if you tend to absorb other people’s emotions or are easily swayed or influenced by others, you have to be cautious of what you listen to or how long you allow yourself to listen before either ending the conversation or tuning out.
Remember, if you do not care for yourself, you will not be able to care for others. Something to keep in mind as you become the fantastic active listener I know you can be.
Be open and available –
Now, serving others might always be possible as the situation will not allow it, or the person may not want your help. In these cases, it is best to let them know you are available if they need help.
By doing this, you are letting them know they are not alone or abandoned. That someone does care, and they are supported.
Even something as simple as this is one of the best ways to serve others. No act of kindness needs to be extreme. The effort, no matter how great or small, makes the most significant impact.
Final Thoughts:
Again, sadly our time together is about done. But I hope that the practices I shared above are practices that you will add to your way of life. I strongly encourage everyone to show at least one person a day a kind act.
By taking time to do this every day, it will be a natural way of approaching people that will influence them to pay it forward, and together we will change how the world works.
If you know anyone who could use this information, I ask that you take the time to share it with them. As always, I hope you found this helpful information and that you enjoy our journey as we complete this week’s step toward becoming positively improved.
Until next week, Namaste.
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