Read these out loud to yourself… “Today will be a great day” “I am in charge of how I feel, and I choose to be happy” “No matter what the world throws at me today, I will figure it out. I’ve handled everything this far in life, and each day I’m getting Read more about Today’s Affirmations. Tell these to yourself.[…]
It’s been 10 months since I started volunteering with Meals on Wheels (just 1 shift per week). My job is to deliver meals to people who can’t source food for themselves. Some clients are sick or disabled, but most of them are just extremely old. It’s not a glamorous job, but I make the most Read more about A few more funny volunteering stories![…]
Today I’m giving another public presentation. It’s not my favorite thing to do, but I’m getting better at it- little by little. As I do more of these, I’m learning that: 1) You don’t have to be an expert to help others. Simple tips and advice goes a long way. 2) The audience is on Read more about Poco a-poco (little by little)[…]
Do you guys remember the rocks I painted a few weeks back? Well, the kids next door helped me sprinkle them around the neighborhood. We placed rocks in front of people’s driveways, under trees, and along the footpath. It was supposed to spread joy. It was supposed to cheer people up! BUT… The opposite happened. Read more about Neighborhood rock drama[…]
Last month, one of our friends gave us about 30 tomato plants. He had hundreds growing in his backyard and needed to give some away. As compensation, we gave him 1 pound of mung beans and some home-made beer. A fair trade, we all thought. 30 tomato plants is too many for us, so we Read more about Tomato trades and paying it forward…[…]
Over the past few months I’ve been pulling out my phone and jotting down the little things that I’m grateful for in life. Random events throughout the day, surprising moments in nature, or when I’m reminded of how blessed I am! Below is my list of things I’m grateful for. There’s a 101 listed Read more about 101 Random Things I’m Grateful For![…]
Yesterday while volunteering I visited my favorite old lady. I see her every Friday. But she has a fading memory and always forgets me. Here’s how our conversation goes each week… *knock on her door* OL: Hello? Me: Hi, it’s Joel from Meals on Wheels! OL: Ok please come inside. Me: I can’t come in, Read more about My favorite old lady[…]
Give more = Get more. It’s pretty simple… It’s not just money, this works the same with time. Time spent on others is time well spent. Enjoy your day! Give as much as you can. – Joel
“After all this is over, all that will have really mattered is how we treated each other” – Some neighborhoods have started putting back up their Christmas lights to help spread cheer. It’s catching on quick! – Celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Margo Robbie, Jamie Lee Curtis are reading bedtime stories to kids for free online! Read more about After all this is over…[…]
Fill in the blank spaces… Although I’m locked up in ____(city)____, I’m feeling quite _____(good emotions)_____. Because in the grand scheme of things, my life is truly ____(description)____. I’m learning to _____(new skill)_____ today, and staying home let’s me be sneaky and _____(guilty pleasure)_____ too! Today I will check in on ____(family member)____, _____(neighbor)____ Read more about Fill in the _________[…]
More funny volunteering stories! It’s been 7 months since I started with Meals on Wheels. I still only do 1 day per week, and I’ve been promoted to a regular route (delivering meals to the same people each week). It’s important to stay positive while doing volunteer work, that’s why I collect and share these Read more about Year to volunteer[…]
March 4, 2014 As I write this, I am on a plane to Seattle, planning to meet with some of the biggest companies in America. It’s my duty to talk to them about business continuity, and that’s a pretty important job. I am wearing a nice suit, my shoes are polished and hair is Read more about Quick story from a plane flight in 2014[…]
Being kind is free. It doesn’t cost you anything, and it’s easier than being unkind. “thousands of candles can be lit by a single candle, and the life of the original candle will not be shortened” So today I’m gonna share my flame 🔥 with as many people as possible. It’s gonna be a Read more about Share your candle[…]
Good morning! Here’s 5 quick stories from my recent Meals on Wheels adventures… – Last week I delivered to an old lady, and when she answered the door she had no pants on. Instead of acting shy or apologizing, she just smiled and shrugged her shoulders as if to say, “I don’t really feel like Read more about More fun volunteering stories![…]
A few people asked for an update on my volunteering efforts. Here are the highlights… Summary: It’s been about 3 months, I volunteer only 1 day per week at Meals on Wheels in Santa Monica. My job is to drive around and deliver meals to people who can’t source food for themselves. Some clients are Read more about Volunteering Updates…[…]