When Is The Last Time You Have Done a Good Deed?

[blondguy]

Hey Everyone and New Posters too!

I have had Depression and GAD since 1983. I am fortunate to have a crackerjack GP and Psychologist to help me help myself. I live opposite a nature reserve and noticed the local council guys doing major pruning of non indigenous plants/trees with chainsaws and shovels..Even though they get paid for it I went across with Ice Cold bottled water and Pepsi Max cans in a bucket of ice just to thank them for their hard work and caring for this beautiful reserve. I met two new wonderful people that were actually fully qualified Horticulturalists.. They were over the moon with ice cold drinks :-).My depression vaporised after I thanked them and walked away. I was just thinking if anyone else has done a good deed to a person and felt really good about doing so?

Kind Thoughts

Paul

[geoff]

hi Paul, I'm sure these people would have appreciated your thought and quenched their thirst.
Yes I had to drive a chap down to Melbourne yesterday to pick up his van after it had a reconditioned engine installed by a friend, a return trip of 3 1/2 hours, plus his 2 dogs and my puppie. Geoff.

[Guest_5218]

Last time was yesterday when I did my usual weekly volunteer work at a local Nursing Home. I go and visit an old lady there every week, sometimes just for her to chat and sometimes I take her out for a cuppa or the local art gallery. Yesterday the Home was short staffed due to some staff on leave, so I helped out with distributing the old folks morning teas. Then come lunch time I helped several of them up to their walkers so they could get themselves up to the dining room. And others with dementia really bad I escorted them to their proper table/chair because they had no idea of where they were going or why.

Some of these old people have no other visitors, no family nearby or friends still alive. Its quite sad. And they all like their hugs. I have several I go and talk to every week, and not just the one old lady I officially go there to visit. Sometimes I also take my little dog with me, who they all love. And she enjoys a visit also. She's very gentle and happy to comply with all the pats they give her.

I enjoy doing my volunteer work, it makes me feel good about myself. To know that I am doing something that is needed and appreciated. It only takes a couple of hours out of my week, but its a big thing for them.

Sherie xx

[pipsy]

Hi there. Last week a friend (I've only just met) was told she had to move as where she was living was sold unexpectedly. This woman is a solo mum with a son of late 20's who suffers severe mental health issues Autism etc. His mental age can vary from 6 to 10, so he's a child in a man's body. I spent the entire day helping her clean, move small furniture. The thrill I received was her warmness, she gave me lunch, she kept me supplied with water. I was exhausted by the time I got home, but it was a 'good' exhausted.

Little things mean a lot.

Lynda.

[Kazzl]

Good thread Paul! I can see this isn't about singing our own praises so much as highlighting how much better we can feel about ourselves when we help others. Love it!

I like doing little things, like putting a carton of milk with Help Yourself on it in the office fridge where everyone's supposed to bring their own and people get very snarky if you pinch theirs. (I don't say who it's from). Costs me bugger all and means no-one goes without their critical morning cuppa.

[blondguy]

Good Morning Geoff...The guy would have been over the moon. Also thats a long haul for anyone with depression or has difficulty in traffic (not that you do) I do!...your have a huge heart Geoff...Its a privilege to know you...Paul

[blondguy]

Dear Sherie...I often think like many of us do if one day if I was in a care facility how much i would love someone to visit. These people are dreadfully lonely and your selflessness is wonderful....You are angel on earth Sherie xx

[blondguy]

Dear Lynda....That poor woman and her son....She is in a difficult and sad place. From the kindness you show others here on the forums to this wonderful selfless gesture says much about you being a gift to many..Paul xx

[blondguy]

Thanks Kazzl...You are spot on...We can benefit by doing the little or the bigger things that can help people. This thread was created solely for the healing benefits for sufferers. I love the milk idea...same principle 🙂 Paul 🙂

[pipsy]

Thanks for the kind words Paul. I'm often reminded of the words from the song, 'reach out and touch.....somebody's hand, make this world a better place...if you can'.

Lynda.

You are a kind and thoughtful person too.