By Sonny Oboson | Editor, Africa –
Today, many people have deep distrust of one another due to rising crime rates and violence worldwide.
However, it might interest you to know that a person can still be hospitable and show love to others even if they don’t receive anything in return. After all, an ancient book made it clear that there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.
Below are 5 practical ways we can show love to our friends and neighbors, each with many positive benefits.
- SHARE A MEAL WITH OTHERS. The time we live in is marked by unprecedented hunger. We need to show love to our friends and neighbors at all times. They may be among the millions worldwide who go to bed hungry every day.
- PLAY or COFFEE DATE. If your friends, neighbors, or family members have small children, offer to pick up a friend’s or neighbor’s kids for a playdate. This act may give single parents a much-needed break while also helping burn off the energy of a restless child who has been indoors all day. If the person you’re trying to care for doesn’t have kids, offer to bring them a cup of coffee and visit and stay with them for a while. They will appreciate the company and the gesture!
- DRIVE
Some people may need some help getting around town while they are down and in need. Offer to take them to a doctor’s appointment, to the grocery store, to run an errand, or offer to pick up their kids from school. If they can’t drive, they will really appreciate it.
- OFFER TO HELP THEM CLEAN or DO LAUNDRY
Okay, so now we’re getting out of our comfort zone. You may be thinking, “Clean someone else’s house? Do someone else’s laundry? I can barely keep up with my own!” Not to fret. Spending 15-20 minutes doing some light sweeping, dusting, and loading the dishwasher is not a big deal and can be done quickly without invading their personal space or your comfort zone. Another great thing you can do is clean out their fridge of all those stale, uneaten meals people are bringing them! People may resist this one, but trust me–they need it!
- BE A FRIEND
Sometimes being hospitable doesn’t mean DOING anything. It may simply mean to stop, LISTEN (more than you respond), and be a friend. This act will comfort people more than you know! No doubt we live in a loveless world; however, it pays to show love and hospitality to others. And that is one of the best ways to alleviate the pains and suffering of many people and encourage others who may be on the brink of giving up. Every heart you mend is sure to contribute positively to human society.
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Every heart you mend is sure to contribute positively to human society.
Sonny Oboson is the man behind the brand MRWEBBS ONLINE, a dynamic IT professional. Having a degree in Business Management from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and certifications as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer from the National Institute for Information Technology, NIIT, Nigeria. He has an advanced Diploma in Systems/Network Engineering and an international certification, MCITP. He is the CEO of Sonnywebs International, with a head office in Nigeria and a collaboration office in New York. Contact him @ mrwebbs2@gmail.com or www.sonnywebs.com