If you have frequent flier miles you are not planning to use, give them to service members who
have been injured in the line of duty and need to be flown to proper medical treatment. This can
also enable family members to visit them. Check out fisherhouse.org to discover all you need to
know about Fisher House Foundation’s Hero Miles Program. Love has an enormous power to
heal, so sharing your unused miles stretches your love a mighty long way!
We have become a nation of interrupters, as though what we have to say is more important than anyone else’s opinion or thoughts. Think before you speak. If a friend is confiding in you, consider if your words can truly help them. Many people interrupt or relate the problem back to themselves instead of thoughtfully responding to the person who is confiding in them. Reflect on what you have heard and then reply. This is not only basic manners but also means a lot to the person to whom you are listening. I guarantee you will start to notice when you are interrupted once you have stopped. Listening is an act of love.
We don’t always have to donate time and energy to other parts of the world. Sometimes help is needed much closer to home. Is a parent, sibling, spouse, or friend having a difficult time? Help lift their spirits by letting them experience that loving feeling. Invite them to coffee or to dinner, surprise them with a simple gift, or take them somewhere they like. Lean forward and listen closely. Just listen.
