Rewriting the Narrative
Rewriting the Narrative
Have you been telling yourself “I can’t help?”
After attending my online church service, I certainly caught myself saying this in frustration. My Pastor shared a passionate plea to support our local medical community by donating critical equipment. To my frustration, I don’t even have these items lying around my house, things like: N-95 masks, ventilators, sanitizer, or disposable (non-latex) gloves. View list of essential items to donate.
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted every sphere of life and you may think, “I am only one person, what good can I do?” For me, after some “stinking thinking,” I realized there are many ways I can help using my social media networks, concern for others, and the resources I do have.
I called my friend who works in the mental health industry and together we hashed out a list of ways to support our community.
Before you read the list, take a few moments to flip the script you’re telling yourself. What limiting beliefs do you have? Write them out then determine if these thoughts are true. When you’re ready, retrain your brain by reading the following list.
I CAN HELP MY COMMUNITY:
There are many things we can do from the comfort and safety of our homes to support our community. I challenge you to accomplish as many items on my list and create your own. Comment with any other ideas you have about supporting our entire community through the COVID-19 pandemic. Commit to sharing hope.
And remember…
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop
Friday, April 3, 2020