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A mend said the other day that we are all afflicted with a terminal condition, and that condition is life, or mortality. We are all mortals. We are all going to die. Yes, some of us sooner than others, but, eventually, we all have to star in the final act of this grand performance we call life.
Knowing that ... or I should say, acknowledging that, because we all know it, but many of us don’t want to acknowledge it ... what can we do, or what should we do, if anything, to leave this place a little better than we found it. Can we do anything?
Somehow, it does not seem terribly benevolent to spend the years amassing wealth and property to pass on to the next generation. We all do that to some extent, of course, but it appears that the intrinsic value of wealth received by birthright is not comparable to that of things that have been worked for and earned. This point is made based on casual observation of what people do with things they are given, and what they do with things they earn by the sweat of their brow.
So, what should we be engaged in after we have laid by sufficient stores to keep us in biscuits and butter for the rest of our expected days? I am reminded of the mantra of a recent charity drive that said a man or woman has never stood so toll as when they stoop to give someone else a hand up. Yes, doing something for somebody else seems to hold value for a lot of folks. And, that’s a good thing. Recall the words: Tb whom much is given, much is asked.
It feels good, too
When we do something to help someone, it does more than provide an immediate benefit to that person or group. It does a great deal for our own self esteem, and our mental and spiritual well being. Working to help those in need, whether individually or through church or community organizations, is definitely a win-win situation.
Our emergency services in the county can always use help,
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