With a little help ...

with a little help ..., a photo by tadelloeser  on Flickr.

The concept of reaching out to help others is as old as time
itself. There is nothing modern or updated . . . no app for that!

When we help others, we always help ourselves. Especially when nothing is said and perhaps the person does not even know where the help was from, well, that is so good!

If you carefully look around you, you will be pleasantly surprised
at how many people are actually reaching out to others in their
times of need.

Sometimes, it is a prayer - simple though it sounds - those who
believe in prayer know how much it works.

Sometimes, it is an outstretched arm to help someone up
a step. Sometimes, it might be a ride or a handful of flowers or a smile. Perhaps it is a telephone call to check on how someone is feeling.

Let people know you care; let them know you missed them at a meeting or at church.

When we think outside ourselves, we help ourselves; we grow. We are happier for having put our daily problems aside and reaching out. to lift up someone else.

And one day, when you need it most - someone will be there for you . . . to lift you up . . . just when you need a little help.