Caring for the Common Good
Fill Your Family with Giving
When we are filled with compassion, gratitude and a sense of empowerment, we are less likely to be lured by unhealthy habits and practices. Share these simple but powerful activities with your family to fill your spirits with lovingkindness, leaving less space for what tempts you:
Too much stuff in your house?
Spend an afternoon gathering your gently used toys, games, clothing and electronics to donate. Or spearhead a donation drive for what’s desperately needed right now: hats and mittens for Minnesota’s children.
Too many video games or too much social media?
Use your screen time to share messages of support for nursing home and assisted living residents or send virtual letters and cards to healthcare workers.
Too many unhealthy snacks?
Share some with your delivery drivers, sanitation workers or mail carrier, along with a kind note.
Talk together about how else you can fill your hearts – and your days — with joy and love during this season of Lent.