an unexpected lesson
the other night, during a small group meeting with my youth group, i asked a simple question. the study was on self-esteem and the question was just an ice breaker question. but it brought up some great conversation.
the question was; "when did you feel best about yourself?" and "what made you feel this way?"
i expected answers like; "when i was all dressed up" or "when someone complimented me."
but i can sum up all the answers that were given like this; "when i did something good/nice for someone else." WOW! i wasn't expecting that. but it was so cool to hear these young people realize what an impact a good deed can have... not just on the person receiving it but for the person giving it, as well.
it was an unexpected lesson that i'd like to see our group take seriously. and i can't wait to see what great things can come from it.
the question was; "when did you feel best about yourself?" and "what made you feel this way?"
i expected answers like; "when i was all dressed up" or "when someone complimented me."
but i can sum up all the answers that were given like this; "when i did something good/nice for someone else." WOW! i wasn't expecting that. but it was so cool to hear these young people realize what an impact a good deed can have... not just on the person receiving it but for the person giving it, as well.
it was an unexpected lesson that i'd like to see our group take seriously. and i can't wait to see what great things can come from it.
For a project for History recently, we had to interview a group of elderly people, and at the end, they all said that they were so surprised and pleased that we were nice and civilised to them. I think they expected us to be rowdy and horrible, so it was quite a nice shock for them when they found out that we weren't! I think young people are portrayed so badly these days, especially in the media. You never hear about the good things young people can do.
Posted by
Helen |
1:08 PM
I think they might have said that because moments like "being dressed up" or "being complimented" only give temporary happiness. They make you feel good, but not for too long. Doing something nice for another person gives you a feeling that lasts much longer and is a much more worthwhile to spend your time.
But, that's just my humble opinion.
Posted by
thethinker |
2:52 PM
One of those moments you want to bottle and save.
Posted by
Steve |
10:09 PM
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