A lot of the examples given in the newsletter related to family events, but I like to reflect on the kind deeds my neighbors have done for me. It renews my faith in human beings. My neighbor around the block just got back from walking my dog for me. He walks much further and much faster than I do and I have a big energetic dog, so his kindness is a real boon for her! My neighbor across the street puts out my recycle can and the next day, my trash can, and brings back the cans from the curb after collection. Reflecting on these kindnesses really means a lot to me. Also recounting the good work my sister does for me als makes me feel loved. Now that I am older, I have less opportunity to do for others, although I still do things for my sister in the realm of things I can do - I can pick her up and give her a ride to the store or to the bus on cold days or bad weather. Little kindnesses I can do also are to send birthday cards and holiday cards to friends and family far away. Yesteday I dropped off half a dozen St. Patrick's cards to my cousin in Cape May, my brother in W.Va and some other friends. I like receiving a card from a friend and they have all told me they enjoy getting cards from me.
It isn't hard to think of a small thing you dan do for someone - I save magazines (Archaeology and Discover) for my neibhbor who likes to read them. I put them in the mailbox for him.
In addition to the reflection on good things, it helps to catch yourself rehashing unpleasant things and stop that in its tracks - it's over, let it go!
Happy Trails to you! Jo Ann wrightj45@yahoo.com
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