PRESIDENT’S CORNER
2014-August
by Kyle Jensen, MHA President
Pick up trash, save your change, clean your house, make your bed—these are all things that consume my mind and at times make me a mental wreck. I have found that these responsibilities are largely unwritten social rules. Keeping up with the model family is a lot of pressure and requires a huge amount of time. Let me ask you this. What don't you do that you should be doing? This was the question that I asked residents over the past month. The answers I received were inspiring and captivating. It took most of you by surprise and often required a moment to think about, but it was most rewarding. Most of you started off by saying, "There's a lot." "I should probably bike more." "We only have one planet and I should make a point to take care of it." "I don't call my family members enough and let them know that they are loved." "Probably studying for school; I have an exam on Monday."
"Have fun. I work a lot and I tend to get a little wrapped up in my work. I stress out about bills and stuff and I don't get myself to relax enough. My wife would love for me to have more fun." "I should be more active." "I need to invest in myself. I need to believe in myself." "I want to do more volunteer work. I should be more active in my church."
I met a man that used to live downtown. He had been stuck down there for a while. He explained that not everyone is able to control their situation like you might be able to. People run into different situations in their lives. He now spends his time downtown helping others get off the streets because he was helped during the time that he was there. He makes it a point to help the next person no matter what. It is his calling.
I believe it is important in today's world to help in any way possible. If we all could help one person, just one person. . . . We'll make this a better community. Get connected. Be more engaging. Please share with us your experience of good will to newsletter@mistletoeheights.org and continue to write me at president@mistletoeheights.org about being a dad. I have enjoyed them.
This coming months' homework is to tell us a story about "The Little Things." Tell us how something so small can be so powerful. Thank you for your love for our neighborhood and continue to be the circle for your street.
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- Webpage: www.mistletoeheights.org/contact
- Next neighborhood meeting
- The back of the newsletter
Join us as we make an effort to clean up our neighborhood and improve the quality of life for all those that live here.