compassion

What can you do for your country?

Posted on 12/22/2011 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

VolunteeringIn the endless spatter of political news and propaganda it is easy to miss important decisions that our leaders might be making. One is a potential cut in social programs to help pay for tax relief. If it’s not already clear how I feel about this, here’s the summary:

Compassion, it’s a Game Changer

Posted on 06/28/2011 by | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringNow that I am “almost” grown, many days I look back and ask myself, “what if…” There are “would have,” “should have,” “could have” moments in everyday of  life.  So many things get lost in the shuffle of our everyday lives. I know that most of my days are so full that sometimes I just want to pull the covers over my head and never get up. Then at the end of the day as I drag myself back to …

Help Others, Help Yourself

Posted on 04/15/2011 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Your Life“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama Did you know that having compassion and helping people is actually good for your well-being? It relieves stress and improves psychological wellness. And come on, if the Dalai Lama believes it! Barbara Graham put together 7 strategies to use for you to be a more compassionate person. It does well for others, as well as yourself: A win-win. Here’s her …