My traditional New Year got off to a nice start with this post from somewhere – helping bring a little less suffering to someone I have never met from a place I have never been.

Actually, I had forgotten about this. It happened a month back. I was into something busy, when a social worker I know texted me to help acquire a wheelchair.

I could call up somebody in our health system and get one for free but that might deprive another person of the free service, and really how much does a wheel chair cost? Somewhere in the region of 10,000 I was told.

“I will send you a little more. Get the best one.” I told her. “And please keep doing what you are doing.”

These people inspire me. They do, because as much as my heart went out to this unknown person who needs a wheel chair (life must be hard), my rational mind told me I should keep supporting people like Goldy who are giving something we all have – time. For, generosity is not just about money. You can share your time, knowledge, skills, wisdom, and many more.

Thank you, Goldy Layo Rai and all the people out there who are giving away your time and energy to make the life of another sentient being better.

All our collective works and thoughts make our own lives worth living. It brings immense joy and fulfillment. In fact there is an old Bhutanese saying – You don’t only do good to others. You do it for yourself.

Losar Tashi Delek to all.

Keep giving! Keep living!

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