Going to a sporting event can clear your head
Attending something as simple as a football game can help you forget about your troubles and provide a feeling of connection, if only for a few hours. Joining with other fans in supporting a common cause works wonders for whatever worries might be on your mind. Sure a movie is a way to escape and showing up at a political rally can be exciting. But for no-questions-asked acceptance by people you don’t even know, it’s hard to beat being part of the community of fans.
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I recently had the good fortune of experiencing this phenomenon, which strengthened my faith in the affect we have on one another. The collective energy of a stadium filled with like-minded fans is a remarkable demonstration of the synergistic power we have on each others attitudes and, in many ways, influences the results of what takes place on the playing field. This is very positive stuff but not very personal.
On the drive back from the game, I started thinking about how good it feels to connect with those I know or to get involved in a worthwhile cause and help others while getting to meet new people. My thought process ultimately lead me to remember something a good friend recently shared with me: “the magic of living is what you share with others.”
That’s a good enough reason, I believe, to be of service to family, friends and the broader community. My experience has been that I always get so much satisfaction from helping others. Yet it is not always my mind’s immediate reaction when the opportunity presents itself to be of service. It will tell me I’m too busy, too tired or too something to get involved. Besides, what difference could I possibly make?
To answer that, let’s start with the family. If you’re a New Seniors like me, you probably spend time with your grandchildren. No matter how much time you devote to them, they could always use and enjoy more. For those without grandchildren close by, the computer is the perfect way to stay in touch on a regular basis. It’s faster than the mail and costs nothing if both of you are wired. The kids love to talk about the activities they are involved in, although the best you may get when asked “how is school going” will probably be “fine.”
If grandchildren live near by, you can attend sporting events and other activities in which they participate. Going to the library and visiting museums and other educational venues are more fun for the kids when it’s with their grandparents rather than mom or dad. The same goes for volunteering to help at school. You don’t embarrass them like their parents do. Volunteering can easily be extended to friends who have school age children or just being a neighborhood grandparent.
Imagine what you can do for folks of all ages within your community once you master the art of being of service with the young ones. Those 65+ have so much experience and wisdom to share, all you need to do is connect and everyone benefits, because being of service is the best way to forget your worries and enjoy life.
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