There are lots of ways to Occupy your Neighborhood. Support your local businesses, buy locally grown food, help your neighbors, and participate and give back to your community in whatever way you can. Even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Strengthening our communities will prove to be invaluable as the old system falls apart. And who wouldn’t want to live in a vibrant, caring community where everyone looks out for one another?
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“I dream of a beautiful, happy world where everyone is friends and fighting becomes a rarity… So what do I do to help make this happen? I believe the small things we do, can have a positive impact on everyone and everything around us and find smiling and wishing a good day to the people we meet can be amazing!
Doing this makes me love the community I live in, especially when they wish a good day in return ♥ it helps that person behind the check-out counter in the local shop have a brighter day, because they’ve had a pleasant customer that’s acknowledged their existence. If they’re wearing a name badge I’ll use their name to greet them with, which makes it a personal greeting to them. It even has a positive impact on the next time I meet that person, as they are more likely to remember me and be friendly.
I’ve made many friends in my local community by doing this; many stop me in the street to have a chat, which is lovely. I’ve learnt so much from the people I’ve met; including other languages and fantastic recipes. The best thing about this is that it all came from that initial smile followed by a greeting for a good morning and the wish of a lovely day.
Please have a good day everyone, be that person you’d like to be friends with and don’t forget to smile :-)” -Mo Taylor
“When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.
When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.
When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.
When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.
When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.
When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.
When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going.
When times are tough, dare to be tougher.
When love hurts you, dare to love again.
When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.
When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.
When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.
When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile.
When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.
When the day has ended, dare to feel as you’ve done your best.
Dare to be the best you can –
At all times, Dare to be!”
~ Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free
“High time we made a stand and shook up the views of the common man
And the lovetrain rides from coast to coast
Every minute of every hour – I love a sunflower
And I believe in lovepower, love power, lovepower !!!”
~Tears for Fears
Under The Blue Door 