“The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.” ― G.K. Chesterton
Each day leading up to Christmas, I will provide you with one or two things to do during the day. Call them acts of kindness or call them acts of just being nice. Each will only take a few minutes and are very easy to accomplish. Try them and then let me know what you did and how it went by leaving me a comment.
Day One - Hope On A Lamp Pole
Day Two - Allowing Others First
Day Three - Calming Automobile Rides
Day Four - Picking Up Litter
Day Five and Six - It was your weekend, what did you do?
Day Seven - Smile, You're on Life's Camera
Day Eight - Holiday Treat For Others
Day Nine - Charity Begins With You Giving
Day Ten - Penny For Your Kindness
Day Eleven - Who Is Your Neighbor
For nearly twenty years, I lived in a neighborhood where many of the homes were pushed back from the street. There were no sidewalks, no common areas and plenty of seclusion from those around you.
All of this made it very difficult to meet and get to know our neighbors. There were those few exceptions and we made some very good friends that are still friends today even though we live miles and some of them, thousands of miles, apart.
When things happened in the neighborhood, it was very much like walking into a very unfamiliar place. It was our neighborhood but we really did not know many of our neighbors. We moved eventually and are slowly getting to know the people around us.
You can do the same thing.
This Friday evening or during the weekend, invite your neighbor round for a drink or a chat. Talk to them over the fence, walk up to them while they are out getting the mail. Take time to really listen and find out who they are and who you are.
We become a close knit neighborhood and society when we get to know those around us and when they get to know us. Try not to be that person being interviewed on T.V. when asked about something happening in their neighborhood. The person who says, I really didn't know them because they stayed to themselves.
Be the person who changes things and gets to know them. Let others in your neighborhood know you are there to be a friendly face walking or driving down the street. Be the person who knows your neighbor.
Let me know how it went and stay inspired my friends!
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