Do you ever find that you are doing more for others than you do for yourself. Do you know why? Neither do I. I have yet to find the answer to this question, but one theory I have come to rely on is that to do things for others brings me happiness.
I find it embarrassing at times, doing things for others. Once I found out someone I barely knew had a husband who was deployed and she was left to care for and raise four children alone. I was overwhelmed that she was left alone like this with no family close by. My immediate reaction was to offer to watch her children, but I hesitated. I always do this, I hesitate when I want to offer help. I worry that the person will take my offer to help the wrong way; that they may be offended or find it strange. I finally decided that I should offer my help and it was welcomed. I lived close by so if she needed to go to the store I could be there to lend a hand.
My sister recently discussed with me that she wanted to get her young children involved in service activities so they could take their mind off their own small problems. I think that service itself allows us to refocus our attention. We trudge through our daily life and are faced everyday with our difficulties and problems. When we take the time to help others with theirs we are removed from them and can sit back and realize that ours aren't so bad or that they may be easier to overcome than we thought.
So, I encourage you, if you are feeling a little down, look outside yourself to see what you can offer to someone else. I promise there is something you can do for others, no matter your age or station in life.
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