Why do we always seem to have time for "I" but not for "us"?
Time for self-centered binging and not for moments of serving others. For some, it is fear or a recent loss that drives them to hold tightly to what is theirs. The problem is, we are designed to live differently, to be givers and not just takers. To take hold of a weapon of the spirit and look out for our friends and our neighbors.
If we are willing to prioritize the needs of others, to reach for our best things to give, and to carve out time to serve, we will discover the transformational rewards that come only from practicing heroic love. The rewards are great, but the motivation to do nothing can be greater... push through! Be STRONG.
This week, along with your 20-minute fitness goals, open up a can of loving others. You will be transformed-this is how STRONG works.
20 WAYS TO SERVE
1. Volunteer or participate in the YMCA Turkey Trot
2. Buy a gift for an Elliott Elementary School Student through the YMCA Giving Tree
3. Sponsor a child to participate in YMCA programs through the YMCA Annual Campaign-Strong Kids
4. Volunteer to help students at Lincoln Public Schools
5. Become a Friend of the Libraries
6. Shovel snow for a neighbor
7. Be a foster parent to a four-legged friend at the Capital Humane Society
8. Give blood
9. Buy lunch for someone
10. Send a gift certificate to someone who lost their job
11. Mentor a youth
12. Fill a box of some good stuff and donate it
13. Pray for someone in need
14. Help someone find a job
15. Pay for someone’s coffee
16. Write an inspiring article and share it
17. Stop complaining, get involved
18. Do extra stuff around the house
19. Encourage five people on the Strong Challenge
20. Fill a box with food and take it to your local food bank
Looking for a great swim workout? Check out this one from Russ at the Fallbrook YMCA:
Look back on some previous weeks for activity ideas:
Week 1: Goals Week 2: Play Week 3: Connect Week 4: Rest