Lend a listening ear Archives

Our GR8Blog author friends have decided to get together and create some ideas and suggestions on how to cope for the coming days and weeks ahead.

With everything feeling unsure in the world right now, it’s important to encourage each other and be there for one another more than ever before.

The other day, my thoughts were on how lucky I am to have such a supportive group of family and friends. Being isolated is not bothering me as it may bother others. Well, I should say, not yet. With our cold, snowy winters, I’m used to being homebound in the winter. The positive side is, it’s now spring and we can all get outside. Although, not getting together with our sons and their family will take its toll on me if this does go on too long, though. I’m so thankful for facetime!

Many will have disappointments for canceled events. Some events may be delayed down the road. I’ve mentioned this before, “things are what we make them.” We’ve had to change the dates for holidays and birthdays. When that has happened, they have been just as much fun.

Ways You Can Help Others.

The people out there that will suffer huge losses with their businesses are the ones that concerns me. This is where we all can help and support them.

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If you know of a business in your area or your favorite place that is during curbside service, share the link to their business to your family and friends. Even if they get a few more customers a day, it will help them out a lot.

Reach Out to Those that Need that Extra Support.

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Pick up the phone or write an email to those having a hard time dealing with this. Have a listening ear without discounting their feelings. I know it’s hard not to add our opinions, but sometimes people just need to vent and get it all out. Isn’t that how we all feel? We want to be heard as we process our way through this. Enlighten each other with pleasant news and other events.

**Make it Your Purpose to Help Others**

I’m currently reading a book called, “The Miracle Morning,” written by Hal Elrod. This book was recently suggested to me by our GR8Blog friend, Chris Gorges. (Thanks Chris.)

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The first part of this book talks about having a purpose to get up every morning. Having a purpose is the key element in forging ahead and being successful in one’s life. Reach out to others. You may be working from home now, but what a better time to take part in helping others cope as they get through this day by day. It will also help you and it will leave you with a good feeling to know when you go to bed at night, you made someone’s day a little brighter.

Stay Positive

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Last, but not least, stay positive and stay busy with things you enjoy. Let this be a time you and your family can look back on with good memories. You and your family can watch movies, have a read aloud time, do puzzles, or work on projects together. This is the perfect time to do so. Not only will it be fun, but it will relieve stress for everyone.

My Favorite Quote I Heard this Week

I heard a quote the other day that was passed on by author and illustrator, A. J. Cosmo. (Just for the record, some think Maya Angelou quoted this, but after doing some research she said she wished she had wrote it. It’s actually a song written and sung by Gary Allan.

Here’s the quote:

“Every storm runs out of rain.”