Doing the right thing

I have heard a lot of people talk about "doing what they feel is right."  Sometimes that comes during special circumstances, or during a tragedy.  I think it should be something you do everyday and it does not have to be much, in fact little things do go a long way.

From a personal perspective, I am a social idiot.  I do not do well in crowds or in groups, I get nervous and defensive right off the bat.  That usually put's me into circumstances I would rather not be in and it makes it difficult for me to act like a proper person, I have to work really hard at it or I end up making a fool of myself or looking like an outcast in the corner.  I have few friends and very little family, but those I do care about I would go through great lengths to help them.  I tend to associate myself with like minded people and I am very blessed to have those people in my life.

Take a minute to think about someone who needs a hand and figure out what you can do for them.  If they are going through a rough financial patch, take them to a dinner or a movie and take care of the bill discretely.  They have probably cut out the fun stuff from the budget, so give them something to enjoy, or invite them over for a BBQ.  If it's something they need a prayer for, let them know you are praying and someone cares.  If they need a coat, lend them yours.  If they are working on a project, give them a hand one day, even if you are just a bystander they could use an extra set hands with lumber or a wrench.

I caught my neighbor mowing his field with a push mower the other day, it took him hours and did not look like fun.  We have a riding lawn mower that I use only to mow the weeds down in our field, I'm going to let him know he can use it when it comes time to do his.  It's a small gesture, but one that I hope will go a long way.  A small example, but a good deed none the less.

What are you going to do today, and what about tomorrow?