Get Your Premium Membership
David Brooks
(Click for Poet Info...)

Helpers

Blog Posted by David Brooks: 6/13/2016 7:17:00 AM

June 13 Med...
To self: Today, be mindful of Helpers.

I hope my sons remember as children listening to Mr Rogers say, "when afraid, look for the helpers," and that they pass those words along to their children. By "helpers" I'm sure he meant parents, other responsible adults, police and trusted friends...good, helpful people and events that make us feel comforted. Protected.
As adults sometimes we need to look for the helpers too. There are helpers all around. Your spouse, children, Doctors, PTs, psychiatrists, and many others who are ready and willing to help.
Beyond that, maybe I need to look for ways I can be a helper too. Everyone needs a little help now and then. God knows.
----------------------------------

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."
      - Fred Rogers
----------------------------------

John 14:26...
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.



Please Login to post a comment

Please stay on topic with your comments. Off topics comments may be removed. Thanks.



Characters Remaining:
Type the characters you see
CAPTCHA
Change the CAPTCHA codeSpeak the CAPTCHA code
 

Date: 6/14/2016 1:13:00 AM
Hmm!! Sure we must be mindful of all our helpers! And be a helper too ourselves!!! Enjoyed your excellent thought here:)
Login to Reply
Date: 6/13/2016 10:35:00 AM
Never thought about that way, David, but I guess I have been taken advantage of it since I was very, very young.
Login to Reply
Brooks Avatar
David Brooks
Date: 6/13/2016 12:14:00 PM
Not sure I follow you.

Previous Blogs

 
Helpers
Date Posted: 6/13/2016 7:17:00 AM
Time
Date Posted: 6/13/2016 7:10:00 AM
Grace
Date Posted: 6/11/2016 10:17:00 AM
Name Calling
Date Posted: 6/11/2016 10:14:00 AM
Cousins
Date Posted: 6/9/2016 5:27:00 PM
Women
Date Posted: 6/8/2016 6:30:00 PM
Singing
Date Posted: 6/7/2016 6:12:00 PM
Body Language
Date Posted: 6/6/2016 3:51:00 PM
Purity
Date Posted: 6/5/2016 8:03:00 AM
Variety
Date Posted: 6/4/2016 12:32:00 PM
Distractions
Date Posted: 6/3/2016 8:44:00 AM
Fellowship
Date Posted: 6/2/2016 12:21:00 PM
Loneliness
Date Posted: 6/1/2016 8:14:00 AM
Disagreement
Date Posted: 5/31/2016 7:31:00 AM
Contemplation on a Friend's Death
Date Posted: 5/30/2016 10:08:00 AM
Mercy
Date Posted: 5/29/2016 8:38:00 AM
Question
Date Posted: 5/29/2016 6:11:00 AM
Today
Date Posted: 5/28/2016 12:27:00 PM
Growth
Date Posted: 5/26/2016 11:34:00 PM

My Photos



Book: Reflection on the Important Things