Pushing Ourselves To Do Good

--by AURELIA, posted Jul 11, 2009

I knew my next door neighbor would be home alone for a few days, so when she stopped over with some cucumbers from her garden, I asked what she was doing later. She said, "Nothing I'm all alone." "Want some company?" was my reply. She was happy to have me.

We spent the night chatting as we played a great game of Scrabble together. The funny thing is that I was so tired I thought to myself, "How am I going to be any good company?" But, when I got to her place, I was filled with energy and smiles! :0) I think sometimes we just have to push ourselves to do good and the rest will fall into place.

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Posted by AURELIA
Jul 11, 2009
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Readers Comments

Modestobob wrote: You are so right Aurelia. How nice of you to extend yourself, even when tired, to a neighbor. It sounds like you had a fun too. Who won the Scrabble game? Did you let her win again? :) ModestoBob

wayfarer wrote: Yup, it's that initial push that's the hard bit isn't it? That's where most of us stumble, but if we keep going it's all downhill (in a good way) from there!

JuneBug wrote: That's the way I get right before we get ready for church. I force myself to get ready and when I'm there I see or hear what I might have missed out on. Think of the blessing you might have missed, but you forced yourself to go for another. You are such a sweetie, Aurelia!!!! :)

whatthe wrote: Aw how nice! Big smile! ;)

Grammagussie wrote: How thoughtful...It's nice to fill the evening with a friend and a few laughs.:)

vsoul wrote: Sound advise. So very true. Love you Aurelia for your postings.

Douglas wrote: Thats so awesome of you....I am glad to have read your story Aurelia it has given me inspiration to do something just as awesome. Thanks for sharing it is appreciated.

Andrew aka Douglas

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