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THE BEST WAYS TO HELP LOCAL NONPROFITS IN CHALLENGING TIMES Over the past several months, families, businesses, and nonprofits have had to navigate life in this challenging “new normal,” and it can be hard to support your favorite nonprofits when times are tough. Here are a few ways you can help these important entities, even when you don’t have resources to spare right now. DONATE While many people donate generously during the holiday season, remember that nonprofits need donations throughout the year, and different nonprofits need different things. A monetary donation can often go a long way, but never feel obligated to give money, especially when your budget may be tight. Instead, consider cleaning out your closet. What clothes, shoes, or other accessories can you part with? What about dishware or small appliances? When you clean out your home and donate unused items, you benefit those in the community who need them most. VOLUNTEER In a time of social distancing, volunteering may be discouraged, but nonprofits still need volunteers to operate. The good news is that many nonprofits need volunteers for positions that maintain social distance, such as driving. Food banks and kitchens need drivers to pick up donations or ingredients from donors and to deliver food to people in need, such as the elderly or those with disabilities. ADVOCATE Even if you don’t have time or resources to give, you can become an advocate for important causes around your community. While it might not seem like much, sharing information about local nonprofits on social media can make a genuine difference. Nonprofits need exposure, which is greatly boosted through community support. Sharing useful information about nonprofits — or sharing their posts — increases their visibility so more people will take action.
CHERISH YOUR MEMORIES OF
Through Meditation and Prayer
As John shared on the cover, taking some time to think about the people we love can help us cherish them and appreciate all the ways they’ve enriched our lives, whether that person is no longer with us or lives far away. Meditation and prayer are two of the ways you can do that. Meditation allows us to focus on a specific message or intention; in a similar way, prayer also involves focusing on a message or intention. Both are powerful ways to hold loved ones in our minds and cherish their roles in our lives, and both involve setting aside time to focus intentionally on the people we care about. You might send that person positive thoughts and intentions or simply say their names and think of how much they mean to you. For a loved one who has passed, reflecting on who they were and on the wonderful memories you have of them can help you cherish the time you had together. Emma Seppala, science director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, has created many guided meditations focused on fostering loving-kindness toward those we love. Based on her guide, here’s how you can get started. 1. First, find a quiet space where you can spend 10 minutes uninterrupted. You can sit, kneel, or lay down. As long as you’re comfortable, that’s what’s important.
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