Get involved to improve community’s neighborhoods
Let me ask you, what images come into your mind when you hear the wo
rds “gratitude”, “attitude”, or “benevolent”? As with most things in life we get what we give. Choices are powerful and can impact us for a positive result or a negative one. It is what we do on a daily level that impacts our quality of life. For example, the principles of gratefulness lends to us a humble heart. As we appreciate even the smallest acts of kindness, “our” world becomes integrated with the bigger picture of “their” world. We develop ways to become a better achiever, then look for ways to help others achieve their dreams of success.
The point however is this, operating under proper attitudes and principles can help change your particular corner of the world. You don’t wait for everything to become perfect in your life before helping someone else achieve a goal in theirs. When you grab someone else by the hand to be an encourager, you receive a blessing into your personal account. Nothing in life is free, but no matter what we accomplish on earth, we were meant to share with others our good fortune.
So many men and women are thrilled with the chance of making this country their home. They yearn for the opportunity to embrace for themselves what they see us enjoy so freely. Again, they perceive we have something they cannot get where they are. So, the question is this, do we appreciate our great nation? And are we willing as a nation of people to help integrate our philosophy of hard work, respect, obedience for the law, dignity and integrity? The people with a dream of getting to the top must be taught by us to do it with respect. To accomplish moral goals, with a sense of fair play. Our nation was built on the foundation that “All men are created equal in the sight of God”. A dream could be fulfilled in a person’s lifetime and be fully satisfied in the creed, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Our value as a nation comes from these founding beliefs. They are the moral fiber that keeps dignity for people in a high regard.
These principles are our duty to keep repeating before all, as an example of strength. If we do not teach this in our homes, our schools, our churches, our synagogues, our mosques and government agencies, we will lose our strength to endure the truth. Our actions of benevolence speak louder than our words. Our example is necessary, so to insure for our children a place to live that embraces the truth, everyone has the right to be free and dream. In a few short months we all will be able to embrace a great challenge. This years “Share-Fest” will be held on May 6th and 7th and will be a collaboration of faith-based and local agencies to get projects done to help our community. This would be a great opportunity for all of us to roll up our sleeves, step out of our comfort zone and make some needed changes in areas. Our benevolent acts could greatly impact many lives and at the end of the day help make us mighty proud for the experience.
The greatest asset we possess is in our neighborhoods and towns. People make the difference and as we applaud our diversity, won’t it be a great experience to work side by side in respect and honor of the difference? While accomplishing something wonderful?
Whether we were born here or not, the reality is we are here now. We all have the opportunity to affect lives for the better and make a positive impact for our community. Let’s get involved! It will only cost you some time, a positive attitude, mixed with gratitude, to produce a great benevolent act. We can do it, ladies and gentlemen. The process creates the victory and can transform lives, and the landscape of our great community.