As we roll gently into 2022 I ask this simple question. What will you do this year to improve someone’s life? We know all our lives would be improved by Boris stepping down and leaving the political life but what can we do as individuals. We all know that a reversal of the idiocy of Brexit might be an improvement (though that ship has sailed) but can we help another and make their life better? There is a wonderful feeling of happiness that comes over you when giving to another. Of course that is not the reason to do it but it is a bonus. I have taken to giving money to the homeless or as I did the other day a veteran, something in the past I would never do, thinking we were being conned or it was undignified to beg in the street. The state of our country has changed my mind, there are more people than ever in need and we must do what we can to help. This is a very personal action and it is your choice. I am not rich or wealthy but I am far better off than those who are struggling to live above the poverty line. If we cannot help those who are worse off then what is the point? It maybe a couple of coins or a fiver but it can make a difference to whether someone eats that day. Yes there is always the danger that it will be spent on drugs but having briefly volunteered in a homeless shelter, I can tell you the vast majority of homeless were just one pay check away from losing it all or had abusive parents and could no longer stay at home, they just want to live like everyone else. When your at rock bottom, help is needed.
It is a cliche but even a little helps. So I urge you this year don't pass by that person on the street who needs help, if you can spare it give them some change, even a hot coffee is a bonus.
We live in a country that has always had a generosity of spirit and accepted people from all over the world, we may have lost a little of it but if we all try it might just make us all better!
Stay well
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