My Simple Thing...
The simple things that makes me smile in this Covid ravaged world, (which from my own experience, appears to have made people on the whole, so much more self centred) - are when I come across people who still get immense pleasure from using their skills to make an extremely useful item, and then gift those items to hundreds of people in our city for free.
He did this because the pure selfless art of giving, (after he perceived a need in the community), is still happily but very occasionally alive and well.
This type of pure giving for the sake of helping others is so sadly rare these days. So having just witnessed it first hand at such levels is definitely what makes me smile.
Just recently on Neighbourly a really kind and thoughtful man saw a need for people who wore glasses, and had problems with fogging up of their glasses with our new need to wear masks, devised and made at his own cost, hundreds of clips to make wearing masks more comfortable and fog free when wearing glasses.
Now I have met Ben as I ordered more after he'd had to set a minimal fee to cover costs... and he is an extremely gifted all round kind person. Yet sadly I have not seen on neighbourly any significant mention of his enormously generous act of kindness that must have made a marked difference to such a large number of people.
Ben should be applauded, and certainly not just taken for granted!
This was a hugely time consuming task he took on, in spite of full time work and a young family.
When do we ever experience such kindness for the sake of helping others in need.
Thank you Ben so very much for your gift to our community of both the clips and your kind selflessness.
Turn downsizing stress into strength
Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.
Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.
Click read more for the full article.
Minimalist Design in Apartment Living
Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.
She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
Hi, what's your name?
We want to get to know our neighbours and we think you do too!
Simply share a little about yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page and others will follow suit (you could also win one of our 10 x $50 Prezzy® cards!).
Are you the go-to person for baking advice (and a cup of sugar!) or have some computer skills that you're happy to share? We'd love to know.
Whether you're looking for others to join you on your walks, or just wanting to know more about your neighbours, go ahead and introduce yourself.
Loading…
