Good-bye Frustration, Hello Life

     Frustration!! How can I rid myself of it and remain calm? It has been such a long time since I have really used my blog that each time I attempt to write and leave a draft, it is impossible to find the draft again. I guess I will just leave them in the clouds. I am certainly not going to become upset.
     Last night at the library function for the volunteers etc. I connected with so many great people. Is it just our community that brings out the best in people? Everyone contributes. One person was very alert to seeing a woman standing by herself, looking lost. She excused herself from the group and went to the lost woman. That is really following that good old Golden Rule. Life is fantastic! Get up in the morning with a smile on your face to take in what the day will bring you. Good awaits you.

Helping

     Today was my day for helping out at Willow Creek Academy in Sausalito. It is a weekly occurrence when I try to do something for others, in this case two 7th grade boys. Today the teacher told me he has seen improvement in their writing, so I must be getting through a little. Because I have been working with the boys since the beginning of the school year I find I am even able to help them with ideas of courteousness. Perhaps they are not getting these ideas from other sources, or maybe ignore the ideas presented to them. Because I kind of fit into the grandmother role they seem to respond to me. It is gratifying to say the least. I love dealing with young kids! It helps me to understand what's going on in the world for them--so much to deal with and so complicated compared to my time of youth.

Give and Be Happy

     It has always been my thought that we should try to help others as much as possible. I don't remember ever saying what one gives comes back, but I certainly have experienced that. Good things do happen. Recently, I read an article in the NYT about Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School of Business. Grant states that helping others gives you a good feeling, thus making you more satisfied with your job and actually your whole life. We all know, Grant states, that there are Givers, Matchers, and Takers. Being a Giver makes us feel good. The article states that Grant practically never says no to anyone. He has a new book out titled GIVE AND TAKE. Grant connected to me. Does he connect with you or do you think it is all "hog wash"?