What Diva Elaine knew all along

October 18, 2007
A Good Turn Daily
Helping The World Every Day
Each of us is more than capable of helping the world, despite our fears and limitations and the uncertainty that holds us back. It is commonly accepted that it is impossible to make a difference without unlimited funding or free time, yet most healing, cleansing, and spreading of joy is accomplished in a matter of minutes. If we vow to make the world a better place one day at a time, the true significance of small good deeds reveals itself to us. We come to see that we can be of service without dedicating our lives to recognized charities or giving up the pleasures we enjoy. The warmth we feel when we help the world is only a tiny part of the affirmative transformations that take place when we make altruism a part of everyday existence.

We make our homes, workplaces, communities, and countries better and brighter when we think positive thoughts that echo outward, give donations of time or money, smile at everyone we meet, and lend those in need of aid our assistance. As we learn, we inadvertently improve the universe because we can only be truly involved when we are informed. Even enthusiastically sharing ideas with others generates positive energy that then serves as the motivation for more tangible change. Selfless and helpful deeds remind us that we exercise some degree of control over a world that can seem chaotic at times. Even the smallest of such deeds is a demonstration of the fact that we are capable of changing the world in a positive way. So much negative energy is generated by the suffering, pain, and close-mindedness we are regularly exposed to, but we can counteract it in a constructive way by thinking and acting altruistically when opportunities to do so arise.

Helping the world often takes no more than a moment, just a wish for the world is a beautiful gesture and can be done by even the busiest of people effortlessly. The gift you give each day need not be grand or attention-worthy because the broader benefits are the same no matter the literal repercussions. Once a day, you can affect reality, and you can reap the rewards of knowing that you are making the world a better place, day by day.

Happy Fall to the Divas

I started of the first day of Fall taking a walk around my new town. On my route I was able to do a "good deed" ~ I picked up trash along the way! Starting off the season in fine form . . . thanks always to Diva Elaine for her good example and for putting the good thoughts in my head to carry with me all the time!!

Queen Laughing Cow Deed

Diva e blogs,

Queen Laughing Cow has come of age. She's been doing good deeds since she was conceived. This is a public congratulations for becoming the "cow" we all knew you could be!

In honor of Queen Laughing Cow, a deed will be done this weekend in her honor. Stay tuned to find out which good deed will be done.

Blogging off...

Independence Day

Diva Mim wants to wish all the Divas and their families a very Happy 4th of July!!!!

YEAH

Hi Diva Christine!! You made it to the "Diva Blog". That's a wonderful idea you have (even though I have not been known for my singing voice). I might have a "day off" issue though. If we could plan an late afternoon/early evening that would be good. I'm taking vacation soon and won't have many days to "spare".

Divas Good Deeds

Hi to all this is Diva Christine,

How about a day of singing at the local nursing home or Assisted living. I have a
great group of singers from Peabody High who would love to join us. Diva Christine

In Honor of Divas . . .

"Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well."
— Voltaire