A man you'll meet in this story found that service is the answer for him. The idea? That you can't continue in your tailspin if you're focused on helping others. What about you?
What a great story and so very true. I've found that when I'm mentally immersed in my problems, lacks, D'OH! moments, I instantly feel better when I focus on helping someone else. It may be nothing more than helping a visitor to DC with directions or holding a door open for a few extra moments so someone won't miss the elevator. And afterwards, that "problem" isn't as big as I thought it was.
Erin, 2009 made me grow up. I had to seek me last year and then correct some of the things. But I know that I took a step forward even though life tried to keep me back.
I am not MAD at 2009!
Every year ends in a mixture of emotions for those reflecting upon it. 2009 seems to be one of those years. I have heard people emphatically say “goodbye to 2009”. The year has brought to some great joy and to other great pain…