What have you done for me lately!

In today's world the Title of this blog is a pretty common thought process in most of us. When there is a need, or if someone asks us for help, the first thing that many of us do, is ask the question, "What have you ever done for me?". If the answer is a lot of things, then we tend to be inclined to do a lot for that person, but if the answer is nothing, we then turn off our generous spirit and tell the person to take a hike. The old saying that "it's better to give then receive" is a philosophy of life that I have tried to live by my whole life and it's never let me down. I am in the habit of giving to people whom I have never met, but know need something. The joy that I get from seeing their complete surprise that a stranger gave them something of value with no strings attached is so satisfying. If you want to get a great thrill and bring some joy into your life and your communities life, try finding a way to give not to those who have done something for you lately, but for someone that you don't know and just want to help. See if I'm right and let me know! Make the Change!

Be a good neighbor, water a flower.

A lot of neighbors are going on vacations right now, a great way to meet them or make their day, is to offer to water their flowers and garden while they are away. You will be their hero and earn their respect. Make the Change!

Community Garden's Are You A Part

I have noticed that more and more Community Garden's are popping up everywhere I go. We now have one just down the street and I gotta tell ya, it's fun being a part of such a fun project. You get to meet some great people, have some fun watching your work pay off and well you get to work. So many people feel alone and abandoned these days, but being a part of a Community Garden helps keep you connected and get's you some good eats in the process. If your not already, join a Community Garden today, it's the kinda of work that you'll love to do.

Marriage is it just a choice?

Is Marriage just a choice, can we say today I'm married but then tomorrow say I'm making the choice to get a divorce and not be married anymore? At least for me, Marriage is bond between two people that can not be broken easily, or even at all without a life changing event happening, even then I'm not sure that God would really approve of a divorce. When we get married, we merge more then just ourselves, we merge our families, our friends, our church, our ministries and then if God is willing our Children with all of the above. Can we just choose to stop all that? I think it's a lot like trying to stop a boulder from falling down a mountain, you can try to stop it, but more then likely you'll be destroyed in the process. Marriage is a sacred thing that even when it's bad, if held in check it does a lot more good then trying to stop it and destroy yourself and your families life in the process. If Marriage is a choice, make it a choice to figure out how to keep it going when you know it's falling apart. It's making the choice to talk instead of run, come out instead of hide and fall in love again if you've "fallen out". If marriage is a choice, make it the right one, the one that keep's it together.

It's your choice

What's the difference between marriages that last 10 years and ones that last 50? Choices! We may not always "feel" like we love those we are married to, but it's only then when we can truly choose to love our spouses. Choose today to love those to whom you committed your lives, even if it doesn't "feel" right. Make the Change!

It's Your Turn

There are so many times I pass by a place day after day and say to myself, why doesn't anyone take care of that piece of land, or the corner, or I drive up to a building and see a huge dirt spot and say how horrible that looks and wonder why someone doesn't just spread some grass seed on it. I figured out this week, it’s because everyone is just like me, they pass the same spot and ask the same questions and no one does it. So this week if you have a certain spot that you have really been complaining about lately and can work on it and make it look better, then just do it. You will probably make so many people happy and be a local hero. Make the Change!

Everyone needs someone to talk to!

I've been walking a lot lately and have met some great people, but the other day I met a homeless man, most homeless people have a great story of tragedy to tell and then ask for money and tell another story of tragedy, but this man was happy, he had no tragic tale to tell, just how he was lonely and was wanting to know some information about current events and the weather. We talked and I realized that some times we like to throw money at problems, buy "things" that we think will make a difference, but in some cases our time is all that's really needed. Take the time to share yourself with someone who needs you, it may be the best gift you can give! Make the Change!