A trusted person who has demonstrated the ability to give and focus on others gave me some ideas for serving others and finding fulfillment during the Holidays, please comment and add your ideas to the list!
Some possibilities:
1. Deliver meals on wheels so the person who normally does that volunteer work will have more time with their loved ones
2. Invite someone who will be alone to participate in your family's holiday celebrations
3. Take time to go visit a friend who has become homebound due to age-related or health challenges
4. Consider giving time or a gift in the name of your children or grandchildren who may already have their needs well supplied.
5. Consider giving a Shelter Box in the name of your family - then share with them the news of where your family was able to make a real difference when the box is finally placed
6. Call those family members who are separated by miles - especially those in the older generations who have already lost some of their siblings and many of their dear friends
7. Share a few fond memories of "how it used to be" with your children and grandchildren - too often this history is lost and the bridge between generations is damaged
8. When you prepare those family favorite dishes, make copies of the recipe to have available for those who enjoy it.
9. Give everyone you meet a warm, friendly smile!
10. Take time to follow your spiritual traditions and be true to the moral compass your faith brings to you.
11. Find a way (phone programs, gift boxes, letters, etc.) to send to our troops all around the globe who are separated from loved ones during the Holidays.
12. My personal favorite. Start a new program that feeds those who need it, food, clothing, and gifts.
I would love to hear your ideas as well. Merry Christmas!
Enjoy Life!
Jon Bohm
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