As we continue to prepare for September, 2008, Respecting Others Awareness Month, we are considering some of the many opportunities that are available to the typical person interested in making a difference for themselves and in their communities. Although some communities have very active programs in assisting OTHERS in numerous ways, some other communities are open to individuals willing to provide the leadership for initial programs to be activated. Some of the social activities that assist OTHERS include the following: Alcoholics Anonymous, Gambling Anonymous, Sexual Addiction Anonymous, Drugs Addiction and Awareness Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the Volunteers of America (Meals on Wheels), Habitat for Humanity International (local affiliates assisting with affordable housing), Hospice International (caring for the terminally ill), Reading clubs (for the illiterate), language tutors, mathematics tutors, reading tutors, Coalitions for the Homeless, mentoring programs for the neglected and the forgotten, prison ministries, food kitchens for the hungry and the castoffs, thrift stores to assist the needy, food pantries for the starving, domestic shelters for the spouses and children of domestic violence, etc.
Yes, the list is just beginning for all of the opportunities to reach out and touch someone in dire need. At Christmas time, a very successful program is the Toys for Tots and Food for Tots Programs in collaboration with other supporting agencies. For those going back to school each August, many communities push for the need to help children get the necessary school supplies for their upcoming school year. Many school districts are always looking for qualified and approved individuals who are willing to assist teachers in the classrooms or with the school administrators on special fund raising projects whether in athletics or in the co-curriculum projects that have learning as their measure of success.
Here are some additional quotes from individuals who have been involved with going out of themselves to make a special difference in their communities:
"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve." Albert Schweitzer
"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give."
Winston Churchill
"God has given us two hands--one to receive with and the other to give with."
Billy Graham
"Some tension is necessary for the soul to grow, and we can put than tension to good use. We can look for every opportunity to give and receive love, to appreciate nature, to heal our wounds, and the wounds of others, to forgive, and to serve." Joan Borysemko
"Build your life brick upon brick. Live a life of truth, and you will look back on a life of truth. Live a life of fantasy, and you will back on delusion." Anonymous
"The most enthusiastic givers in life are the real lovers of life. They experience the soul-joy that comes from responding with the heart rather than the head."
Helen Steiner Rice
"The words take on their true meaning when we see them as verbs more than nouns: volunteer, love, God." Sue Vineyard
"A life devoid of service to OTHERS is a life devoid of meaning."
Marianne Williamson
"In nothing do men more nearly approach the Gods, than by doing good for their fellow man." Cicero
"Always remember what you have learned. Your education is your life. Guard it well!" (Proverbs 4:13)
In order to promote effective and positive learning environments and to encourage individuals to reach their maximum learning goals, we need human resources that are committed to OTHERS without any thought of return on investment of time, talent, and treasure. To succeed in any ACHIEVEMENT VENTURE or in any CLIMB UP THE LADDER OF ACHIEVEMENT, we need persons who are selfless, humble, patient, loving, caring, creative, innovative, hopeful, truthful, and joyful. Success is measured in many dimensions and in many formulas. However, the successful person will know without any fanfare the difference that they have made by just being available and willing to serve.
SUCCEED with RESPECTING OTHERS AWARENESS MONTH as TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE.
Yes, the list is just beginning for all of the opportunities to reach out and touch someone in dire need. At Christmas time, a very successful program is the Toys for Tots and Food for Tots Programs in collaboration with other supporting agencies. For those going back to school each August, many communities push for the need to help children get the necessary school supplies for their upcoming school year. Many school districts are always looking for qualified and approved individuals who are willing to assist teachers in the classrooms or with the school administrators on special fund raising projects whether in athletics or in the co-curriculum projects that have learning as their measure of success.
Here are some additional quotes from individuals who have been involved with going out of themselves to make a special difference in their communities:
"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve." Albert Schweitzer
"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give."
Winston Churchill
"God has given us two hands--one to receive with and the other to give with."
Billy Graham
"Some tension is necessary for the soul to grow, and we can put than tension to good use. We can look for every opportunity to give and receive love, to appreciate nature, to heal our wounds, and the wounds of others, to forgive, and to serve." Joan Borysemko
"Build your life brick upon brick. Live a life of truth, and you will look back on a life of truth. Live a life of fantasy, and you will back on delusion." Anonymous
"The most enthusiastic givers in life are the real lovers of life. They experience the soul-joy that comes from responding with the heart rather than the head."
Helen Steiner Rice
"The words take on their true meaning when we see them as verbs more than nouns: volunteer, love, God." Sue Vineyard
"A life devoid of service to OTHERS is a life devoid of meaning."
Marianne Williamson
"In nothing do men more nearly approach the Gods, than by doing good for their fellow man." Cicero
"Always remember what you have learned. Your education is your life. Guard it well!" (Proverbs 4:13)
In order to promote effective and positive learning environments and to encourage individuals to reach their maximum learning goals, we need human resources that are committed to OTHERS without any thought of return on investment of time, talent, and treasure. To succeed in any ACHIEVEMENT VENTURE or in any CLIMB UP THE LADDER OF ACHIEVEMENT, we need persons who are selfless, humble, patient, loving, caring, creative, innovative, hopeful, truthful, and joyful. Success is measured in many dimensions and in many formulas. However, the successful person will know without any fanfare the difference that they have made by just being available and willing to serve.
SUCCEED with RESPECTING OTHERS AWARENESS MONTH as TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE.
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