The generations older than me make mention of how nobody phones and no one stops by anymore.
The younger generations have taken to text and email as shortcuts for communication.
I don’t blame them, I prefer the shortcut route also.
Peopling is hard and it’s easier to remain in my secure bubble where I don’t have to deal with them.
People say things we don’t want to hear, they behave in ways we can’t control, and they ask questions we don’t want to answer, and they rob us of the precious time we need to get everything done.
Everyone is busy trying to do it all on their own.
But I’m learning there is a huge part of us remaining unfulfilled by not building communities where we come together and help our neighbours.
The highest form of generosity is taking time to help someone with their goals, or giving undivided attention to someone.
It is rare to be generous with our time and attention.
If we would instead look for ways to help our communities, to make each other’s lives easier, and to contribute generously with our time and attention, it would enrich our lives and everyone’s lives around us.
That kind of generosity is what counts right now, it’s what makes a difference.
Together we can do great things.