Everyone Has Something They Can Share
You do not have to be blessed with great wealth, or intelligence or talents to be able to share with others around you. The needs we have as human beings are varied and many times the very things that are most needful in our lives have nothing to do with money or accomplishments.
Sometimes it might be as simple as a smile or an understanding nod or a pat on the back. Sometimes we may just need to feel that we are not alone in our struggles, that there are others who are aware of us and who care.
Perhaps that is why it is so important to be aware of what is going on around us and to be aware of what is happening in the lives of those that we care about. Consider that it is important to pay attention to the signals others are sending out, whether they be family members or friends or even just acquaintances. It may be that you can be the instrument for alleviating a bit of suffering or sadness in another individual by just the smallest act.
If you have ever been the recipient of a much needed smile or a word of encouragement at precisely the right time, then you understand how important such easily bestowed gifts can be. There have probably been many times when the needed word or gesture was not given and we learn from those painful experiences as well.
It is important to remember that we all have the ability to provide kindness and comfort to those around us if we will only take advantage of the moments and opportunities when they arise. It may not seem like much in the grand scheme of things, but in actuality, such acts are very important indeed.
