I often have a lot going on, as I’m sure you do.  It’s not easy to get away and do something for someone else, take time away from my projects, my work or even my downtime.  But I can’t afford not to be generous with others.  It’s empowering for those I’m assisting and it’s important to periodically take the focus off my own achievement goals.  

Every time I’m there for another person, especially when doing so is inconvenient to my schedule, it puts me in their shoes for awhile.  In nudges me out of my world view and helps me gain a fresh perspective, which sometimes includes the recognition that any struggles in my life may not be as significant as I think they are. 

Being generous is recognizing another, validating someone, acknowledging your personal and work partners, being friendly – even to a stranger – and replying in an upbeat way for no particular reason.  Simply offering a kind expression in passing, such as, “enjoy your day!” can make a world of difference to someone and change their outlook.  You know this, because you’ve been the recipient of this kindness as I have.  So it’s great if you can make this a practice to remember to do in your daily interactions with others.  

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Now, yet another movie (2012) arrives to attempt to frighten us and underline the doomsday prophecy of Dec. 2012, reported to be revealed in the ancient Mayan cyclical calendar where the world ends in unprecedented catastrophe. 

Throughout time we have withstood destructive hurricanes, major earthquakes and tidal waves of enormous proportions.  While it’s true that some groups of people have suffered or died at the hands of these, no whole modern society has ever been completely wiped out, as this “prediction” and movie would have us believe is our fate. 

Have a well-stocked safety/emergency bag with easily transportable food and water at your ready.  That only makes sense these days.  But expecting the end of the world and running off to build a hidden mountain enclave, underground tunnels, or build an ark, like the one my husband and I recently viewed in Jamaica, are another thing. (see picture this blog) 

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