day 8 : bring life
the message of the day from the devotional...
- our generosity can be a lifeline for others. yes, we can build each other up through words, that's very important. but, also, our actions of generosity may be the thing that saves other people through looking after their physical needs.
- giving blood may be the difference between life and death for someone you'll never meet.
- to give away something so critical to ourselves is an act of sacrificial generosity.
my act of generosity today was...
learning about giving blood and talking about and inspiring others about the thought of it. personally, i know i cannot do it myself. i would call myself carpophobic, so i am afraid of wrists, veins and arteries so the thought of needles going into my veins really does not entertain me. *man, i'm cringing and tugging at my sleeves to cover my wrists as i'm typing this*. but yes, i can definitely see the benefits of giving blood, like your actual blood, to save someone's life. that's amazing bro. i'd encourage whoever of yous who are ok with needles to at least consider it, but i can definitely tell, and know, that it's a lot, lot easier said than done.
learning about giving blood and talking about and inspiring others about the thought of it. personally, i know i cannot do it myself. i would call myself carpophobic, so i am afraid of wrists, veins and arteries so the thought of needles going into my veins really does not entertain me. *man, i'm cringing and tugging at my sleeves to cover my wrists as i'm typing this*. but yes, i can definitely see the benefits of giving blood, like your actual blood, to save someone's life. that's amazing bro. i'd encourage whoever of yous who are ok with needles to at least consider it, but i can definitely tell, and know, that it's a lot, lot easier said than done.
today i am thankful for...
- my core fam. while i may be using them as an excuse to procrastinate, i do love talking to them and getting to know them and just being in their company. we are literally one big family where none of the aunties are nosey, none of the cousins are irrelevant and none of the siblings argue. stay tuned to our youtube channel where the promo video i've made for core is going to launch soon!
- being asked out to dinner. i feel like, more often than not, i'm the one who initiates meeting people, which personally i don't have an issue with nor am i offended. i believe that you do get what you put into something and people also want to invest in different things and different people. i was surprised this friend asked to meet up with me. we have never really exchanged a proper conversation but i am not going to deny this time with her and i hope that this dinner will help blossom a beautiful sisterhood.
- technology. in the 21st century, our lives revolve around wifi and the latest technology and i'm definitely guilty of that myself. however, today i am genuinely thankful for it and not because it feeds my fomo, but because i was in a moment of fear. i'm not scared of the dark, usually.. really.. sort of.. but there was a power cut tonight at around 3 ish 4 am. no one would have been awake, really, except for the one person who left my flat at that time. i don't like being surprised by darkness and especially when i was in a delirious state of mind, i started overthinking everything. however, he stayed on the call with me, despite being naked as he said he was showering when the power cut out lol, until the lights went back on and comforted me and i just appreciated it and was warmed by a familiar voice in the midst of darkness and worry.
all the love,
haynam xo