This is a good question, Lisa. I read The Women too. My obligation is to vote- I was a poll worker at our last election and it was a very cool experience and I’m going to do again this fall. Highly recommend- there is so much camaraderie that it makes you grateful we live in a country that runs free and fair elections basically by tons of volunteers in one day! I feel that it’s my duty to just step up and do what needs to be done in my community. When you feel like you can’t make a difference and news is depressing and we’re so divided, sure be informed but beyond that , get out there and do something ! There are so many opportunities. That’s my personal feeling and how I try to live my life. Thanks for this question.
Oof, this is a good question. In one of her speeches, Mother Theresa said, “if we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” I try to live ‘belonging’ in my community every day. I learn about the cultural practices in my neighborhood and honor them, I keep my fees low, I buy local, & I give freely. I vote, march or protest as needed along side my fellow humans, and try to make a difference. War and military, However, are rough concepts for me.
I definitely feel you must be obligated to help your community & your country in whatever ways you can. I serve on a Board of Governors to help my community & I also serve on a social committee to plan events for adults & children in our area. I also serve on a board for Women in Philanthropy that gives Grants to Medical Needs for Women. We research & vote on each Grant. Each woman donates $1000 a year & we use this money to help others. We collect $200000 each year. 200 members. Great group. I also help at the polls.
This is a good question, Lisa. I read The Women too. My obligation is to vote- I was a poll worker at our last election and it was a very cool experience and I’m going to do again this fall. Highly recommend- there is so much camaraderie that it makes you grateful we live in a country that runs free and fair elections basically by tons of volunteers in one day! I feel that it’s my duty to just step up and do what needs to be done in my community. When you feel like you can’t make a difference and news is depressing and we’re so divided, sure be informed but beyond that , get out there and do something ! There are so many opportunities. That’s my personal feeling and how I try to live my life. Thanks for this question.
Oof, this is a good question. In one of her speeches, Mother Theresa said, “if we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” I try to live ‘belonging’ in my community every day. I learn about the cultural practices in my neighborhood and honor them, I keep my fees low, I buy local, & I give freely. I vote, march or protest as needed along side my fellow humans, and try to make a difference. War and military, However, are rough concepts for me.
I definitely feel you must be obligated to help your community & your country in whatever ways you can. I serve on a Board of Governors to help my community & I also serve on a social committee to plan events for adults & children in our area. I also serve on a board for Women in Philanthropy that gives Grants to Medical Needs for Women. We research & vote on each Grant. Each woman donates $1000 a year & we use this money to help others. We collect $200000 each year. 200 members. Great group. I also help at the polls.