words of wisdom

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WORDS OF WISDOM

By Walter Eugene Davis Senior Helpers – Stratham, NH

kind·ness

the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

Being kind to others not only feels good but it is good for your health. So, being kind should be a no brainer, right? Acts of kindness have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce pain, increase healing and acceptance by others, and to boost one’s state of joyfulness. Acts of kindness can improve relationships, forge bonds that develop into long lasting friendships.

“When I was a stray, this kind lady named April rescued me. I was scared, sick, hungry and a real mess. She brought me to the vet to get checked out. She introduced me to Debbie, Joe, and Anna Grace who loved on me. They even told me I was handsome. They were kind to me, and I soon was healthy and got my confidence back.”

Being kind means different things to different people. There is a difference between being kind and being nice! A kind person often does helpful things like run an errand, drop by to check on a neighbor who has just come home from the hospital, make a soup for a dear friend who is feeling blue – all gestures from the heart without expecting anything in return. The greatest part about kindness is that it does not have to take time or money. The smallest acts are often the most impactful and sustainable over time. Oh yes, kindness is a great habit to teach children!

Last summer, just before a visit from our family, a dear friend JoAnne dropped off a dozen hand-painted rocks with positive affirmations on them to hide for the kids. We hid the rocks around the yard and had such joy watching them find them. The messages included the following words: "love, imagination, believe, grace and kindness." Each word is a positive message and valuable life lesson.

How about doing some brainstorming about “random acts of kindness”? What was the last kind act that you did? My Mom and I dropped a bag of vegetable peelings to our neighbor Gerta. She is a Juliana pig and she really liked them. She made lots of happy squeaking and snorting noises!

Next time you are in the grocery store checkout line, let that person with 2 or 3 items go in front of you. Send a note to school with your child to thank their teacher for being so supportive during these crazy COVID days. Cover a cup of coffee for a first responder, active military, or veteran and don’t forget to thank them for their service!

You see it really does not take much to be kind. In fact, it is much easier to be kind than the opposite. Encourage others to practice acts of kindness, remember it truly takes a village.

A parting thought, “It’s one thing to be taught kindness. It’s another thing to be touched by it.”

Kicking off 2022…..

with words to live by! At Senior Helpers we are blessed to make a difference in the lives of our clients, their families, and our team every day. We lead with our hearts helping those in need. Extending our capable hands to lighten the load. Whether it be a medication reminder, preparing a meal, an escort to a doctor’s appointment or a good game of Rummy, the Senior Helpers Team changes lives one client at a time.

Fondly…Dwight & Gayle Davis, our special team & Walter too!

Senior Helpers provides in-home, non-medical care offering tailored services ranging from companion care for seniors who need daily assistance to in-depth specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases. They’ve worked with clients ranging in age from 25 to 104. Senior Helpers has been voted “Best of the Seacoast” in the Home Health Care 3 years running and was recently awarded the Provider Circle of Excellence and National Employer of Choice by Listen 360 client and caregiver ratings.

Stratham, NH – (603) 583-4580 www.seniorhelpers.com/nh/se-new-hampshire