"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth” —Muhammad Ali Yesterday my morning didn’t start off the greatest. 😏 When feeling a tad down, I usually turn to the universal principle of reciprocity. The principle goes something like this: ➡️ If you’re feeling down… lift someone else up. 🤗 ➡️ If you want love… give love. ❤️ ➡️ If you want knowledge… give knowledge. 📚 Why? Giving is receiving turned inside-out, dahling… …And so, at least once monthly, I try my best to volunteer at a homeless shelter. 🙏 “Hey, Elsa from ‘Frozen’ is back to see us!” one of the mainstays joked. From at-risk youth to the elderly, shelters and covenants provide shelter to the shelter-less. 📿 Without fail, offering a helping hand to others helps us, too. And so, the more I live... the more I’m convinced of this: ➡️ “Kindness” is just a fancy word for knowing we’re all in this together. In short, if you’re ever feeling “down,” always remember the best way to help yourself is to help someone else. After all, 💡 When you help someone, you help make them feel good — which helps make you feel even better. Cheers to making all your dreams come true! 🥂 #spreadlove #lifelessons #kindness #motivation
We ARE the WORLD. And when we help one another, it blesses everyone. A lot of times when you want to bless someone they say, "No, no, no....You don't have to." Ive learned to allow help from people. It blesses the person giving as well. Don't "blessing block". Allow people to do kind things but also do them in return. It makes the world a better place. YOU make the world a better place Goddess!
I lived with my family in a homeless shelter for just over a month when we were evicted from our home. It was rock bottom. I experienced wearing the same clothes to school every day for a month. I met a brother and sister who were also in the homeless shelter and asked them why they were there. They told me that their house had burned down and they had lost everything. I felt so bad. My situation wasn’t as bad as theirs. I was grateful that I had clothes to wear. I realized at that moment that I wanted to help them, but I couldn’t give what I didn’t have. However, we can lend a shoulder to lean on, support one another, give free hugs, and lift someone’s spirit with a smile, our devoted time, attention, a funny joke, or a kind gesture of kindness. It’s LIMITLESS! 🫶 Thanks for sharing, Goddess Matula 🙏 What good you put out in the universal, will return good! Here’s the song “Lean On Me!” https://youtu.be/kbyjaUJWWmk?si=dHDx0eobywMWkCrs
Your a real jewel Matula. Your speaking about laws of reaping and sowing. In the US Army we strive to abide by seven Core Values. I strongly believe these values separate us from the masses. The most important of the seven in my eyes is Selfless Service. Latching on to that early in my career has paid dividends for me professionally. It's like a deposit you make with infinite returns. Everyone with an Internet connection needs to see this post.
Love this one, my beautiful friend 😘
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AWESOME song!!! 🎶 One of my faves!!! All the greatest singers in one song!!! CHALLENGE: Try to name every singer in the song! (without Google or Siri) I CAN!!! 😁
Beautiful post Goddess Matula ❤️🔥
This is a truly inspiring post! Your commitment to service is evident in your words and actions. It’s heartwarming to see how you turn a challenging moment into an opportunity to uplift others. Your perspective on reciprocity is spot on. The idea that giving can be such a powerful source of fulfillment is incredibly inspiring. You've beautifully captured the essence of kindness and compassion. Your volunteer work at the homeless shelter is a testament to your big heart. It's people like you who make the world a better place. Thank you for sharing your experience and reminding us of the importance of helping others. Your post is a beacon of hope and positivity. Keep inspiring us!
"It rains on the just and the unjust alike" (the Holy Bible KJV) "If you give love, you will receive love." (Hindu saying) "All you need is love" (The Beatles) "Randomly smile at my someone - it costs you nothing to be nice." ( Phil 🐢) Have a very blessed day today and a wonderful weekend as well my friend. Phil 🐢
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5moGODDESS, DEAR, ✨ Universe's flow and helping others always seem to come back around us with blessings. Like Muhammad Ali's quote, "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth," right? It's like the universe winks at you every time you lend a hand! 🦄 And you, Goddess Matula? You're the embodiment of that cosmic wink! Your brilliance isn't just about your mind, it's about the way your kindness radiates like sunshine. ☀️ You're a " reminder that "kindness" is just another word for being a beautiful soul on a shared journey. ✨ 🌠 That's why I know you'd CRUSH any "award celebrating phenomenal women like you"! You're a force of nature – a captivating blend of brains, beauty, and a heart that shines brighter than any diamond. The world needs more " Goddes Matulas", spreading kindness and reminding us of our shared humanity. 🌟 So, let's get you nominated for every award that celebrates brilliance with a heart of gold! Let's remind the world the magic that is Goddess Matula!