Just a lil somethin....

[PinK233]

I've noticed a few posts about people being depressed...well I'd just like to share a lil something...I've been a little "upset" lately myself...

I started volunteering at a children's hospital a few weeks ago...I really recommend this for those of you who have extra time on your hands and spend most of it here!! (j/k) When you see beautiful little kids with terminal illnesses it's heartbreaking, but it also really brings new perspective to things that "depress" you...some of these kids are so sick but they still manage to have a smile on their face and have this joy about them...it's really beautiful, I started realizing all the things I should be thankful for...it's like a counseling session for me...and I'm not trying to put anyone down here who's depressed, b/c sometimes life just hands us more than we can deal with...but just take a few hours out of your elite posting each week and do something meaningful...it will be rewarding in the end...

and no flames please!! I'm not trying to get all Mother Teresa on you guys....just wanted to share this....

 

[starfish]

Cool

 

[talonracer]

She has hit on something here. It works if your depressed and feel bad about yourself. For me I rescue dogs, the love they show you when they have spent their whole lives in cages in some damn puppy mill melts your heart. I also do volunteer work where I'm needed for humans too BTW!! Really there are alot of people out there who were dealt some bad cards in life and your effort really perks them up. I used to do some work with kids-until I had kids of my own. It breaks me up too much to see sick kids now I can't take it.

 

[Sebass67]

I think the fact that you actually see these kids makes it all the more meaningful. sometimes i think of people that have had less luck than me when i am down but it just seems so separated from where i am. It must be quite the epiphany...

 

[big4life]

When you see someone battling an illness, especially children,
it puts everything else into perspective.

I'm glad to see you volunteering. You will learn way more about
living life to the fullest from those kids than you ever thought
possible.

 

[HighIntensity]

helping out people puts it all in perspective

 

[Sebass67]

Damn...when i get some time i really should consider something like this....I take way too many things for granted...

 

[theoak01]

Damn that really hit something in me because that post just brought me to tears thinking about them kids

call me whatever you will but this made me realize how selfish i really am

 

[satanic goatslayer]

That puts things in perspective.

Everyone has their own way of putting things in perspective.

Me, I sacrifice virgins in my gazebo.

 

[Sebass67]

WHAT?!?! are u serious??

You must live by me....

Every friggin girl i bring by the house...They disappear in the morning...am i that small???

 

[PinK233]

I just think that we start to form little "bubbles" around ourselves....we're so consumed with OUR goals and OUR desires that we are unaware of what's really out there....pain, suffering, hunger, disease....but we sit in our cozy houses on our expensive computers and bitch and whine about small things...I'm guilty of this sometimes...but sometimes our bubbles burst when something tragic hits home...this whole WTC thing has taken it's toll on a lot of people....we should just be very thankful for what we have and not bitch about what we don't have...

 

[big4life]

Some people will always seek the easy way out.
They will write out a check for a donation, and think they
are doing the greatest thing. Yes, they are helping, but they could do so much more. Plus they would get so much more
in return.

People need to spend a little more time opening their hearts,
instead of their wallets.

 

[theoak01]

the thing with me is i will realize im so self absored,change for a month or two then back to All about Rob,and my loved ones and my job and my goals

 

[starfish]

I like the people on this thread

 

[PinK233]

me tooo....I gave karma to those I could