"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." --Mahatma Gandhi
I love this Gandhi quote, as it challenges each of us who hopes to make a difference to set high standards for ourselves. It's not enough to talk the talk about helping people, you've got to walk the walk.
I tried to do that today (by driving not walking!) when delivering meals to elderly people who for the most part live alone. They were somewhat frail but at the same time could express appreciation for my bringing them a meal, and in some cases provided interesting details about their lives. I wanted to stay longer to learn more about each person.
Another thing that happened today is that my youngest daughter saw that a friend who liked certain shoes that she was wearing. Since my daughter happens to have two pairs of those (they were hand-me-downs), she took them off her feet and gave them to her friend. I realized right then and there that something in her has clicked when it comes to giving and generosity. I know she's picked up lessons about those traits in school and elsewhere, but since being a good role model is in part what this journey is about, it was very gratifying to see those characteristics put into action right before my eyes.
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