Lighthouse

I will refer on one of Mel Robbins’ podcasts that beautifully explores the idea of being a lighthouse  for others.

What would that mean? In this world filled with sorrow, darkness, and loss, where the innocent often bear the brunt, the key to finding solace is often found in extending a helping hand. It’s about casting light on the path for those lost in the night, akin to a lighthouse that stands unwavering, taking a backstage role in daylight but shining brilliantly in the darkness when it’s needed most. I wholeheartedly resonate with this perspective. Assistance can manifest in various forms, whether it’s contributing to one of the help centers by donating clothes, food, or money—whatever one can afford, as even the smallest gestures can mean the world to someone. It might be a heartfelt call to a friend facing challenging situation, checking in with your parents, or supporting your partner’s ideas.  

Alternatively, it could be as simple as asking someone about their day or offering a warm embrace to your children and loved ones. Greeting a stranger on the street with a smile can also create a ripple of positivity. Personally, I find deep empathy for our older fellow citizens, and a brief hello as I pass by often leads to heartwarming conversations, even with those I’m meeting for the first time. These encounters serve as a reminder of the incredible impact of empathetic connections, brightening both their day and mine, emphasizing their importance and that they are not forgotten.

So, let’s not hold back; let’s kickstart a movement to do at least one good thing for someone every day. With 31 days ahead of us, that’s 31 small acts of kindness by the year’s end, enriching someone’s day and aiding you in stepping out of the current shadow our world finds itself in. Discover that you are a lighthouse, even if you really didn’t know that. I’d love to hear about your progress and experiences during this #lighthousechallenge!

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Svetionik

Referisacu se na jedan od podcast-ova koje vodi Mel Robbinson, kako trebamo biti svetionik nekome.

Sta bi to znacilo? U ovom trenutnom svetu, tuge, mracila, smrti.. gde neduzni stradaju…gde se vi sami izgubljeni i zabrinuti, jedini nacin da se izvucete iz toga jeste da pomognete drugom. Dakle da obasjate put nekome ko se izgubio u noci. Poput svetionika u tami noci koji je uvek tu, postojan i na svetlosti dana nema veliku ulogu.. medjutim, u mraku najvise sija. Sija kada je najpotrenbnije. I ja se apsolutno slazem. 

Ta pomoc moze biti u vidu odlaska u neki od centara za  pomoc gde mozete donirati odecu, hranu, novac…koliko ko moze, jer to nase malo je nekome jako puno. Pomoc moze biti poziv bliskom prijatelju koji prolazi kroz teske trenutke da zna da nije sam, poziv vasim roditeljima da vidite kako su, podrzite vaseg partnera u nekom poduhvatu ili ono najednostavnije-pitajte kakav je bio njihov dan. Mozda dodatno i jace zagrlite vase najmilije…pozdravite nekoga na ulici koga ne znate, ili im se nasmejte u prolasku. Moram da podelim kako ja imam veliko saosecanje ka starijim sugradjanima i uvek se javim kada prodjem pored njih. Nekada cak i zastanu da popricaju sa mnom, iako sam ih prvi put videla u zivotu! Onda opet vidite kako su ta empaticna lica sve sto treba i vama da uvelica dan, a i njima jer ste ih podsetili koliko su bitni i da nisu zaboravljeni. Zato ne oklevajte, nego pokrenimo jednu akciju da svaki dan uradimo makar jednu dobru sitnicu za nekoga.

Dakle, imamo 31 dan, a to nam je 31 malena sitnica  do kraja godine, koja ce nekome dan ulepsati, i vama pomoci da izadjete iz ovog mracnog kutka gde je nas svet trenutno zapao i da vidite kako ste zapravo vi svetlost koja jarko sija iz svetionika i obasjava mnogima zivot, a da niste ni znali da jeste. 

Javite mi kako napredujete i vasa iskustva tokom ovog #lighthousechallenge-a!