QUESTION OF THE DAY #25: How can you help someone without saying a word?
This seems like a very easy question, and in many ways it is. A smile is such a wonderful gift to give someone, and it doesn't cost anything, and a hug is so special. Just these two alone can change your world and theirs, even if just for a day.
I needn't say another word, and if I wrote all night, I couldn't say enough about smiles and hugs, but there is something important to remember. Sometimes words are all too few, and sometimes someone is so lonely that words are the only thing that will do. Words can be oh so welcome!
Bearing that in mind, there are times when you can reach out to another person, if you know them well enough, and so much can be spoken though no words are even said. You can be there, be really present for them. You can give them a simple act of kindness, or maybe bring over a meal to someone's doorstep, or simply open a door, or pick up something that was dropped, or light a candle.
Even everyday things take on a different aspect when unaccompanied by words. Tonight I gave out coffee and cookies without saying any more words than absolutely necessary. It felt good, and it was a nice surprise, I think. Quiet can be good, especially when our love flows from a heart that has been quieted.
"The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love..." (Zephaniah 3:17)
Maybe these words don't need to be said, but I will say it anyway, I wish I was there when you were giving out coffee and cookies. Yummy!!! hehehe :):)
ReplyDeleteEverything you say is so true though! A lot of times when I am stressed or upset, all I want to do is vent to someone and just knowing they are really listening is enough for me. Words are not always needed :)
There's just something so perfect about the coffee/cookie combination! We all need a listening ear, and not a word needs to be said sometimes!
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