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As
children and adults, we often
will draw pictures of stars;
some of those who do so are very
talented at this task, while
others like me have a more
difficult time. One concept that
we are often taught at an early
age, is that stars have five(5)
points, but this is just a myth
or a guess. Stars are all
different and have different
shapes and may have many points
or very few.
As I think of our Eastern Star,
I think of many points that I
consider very worthwhile and
many, many great characteristics
of our organization. I also have
thought about how I can
contribute more to the Chapter,
and how I can assist and help
others.
One point that I would like to
be able to accomplish this year
is to help our Worthy Matron
with all of her goals and
projects. I personally know that
she is a very organized and
caring woman because she is my
Sister by Birth, my Christian
Sister, and my Eastern Star
Sister! I am so lucky to have
been given such a giving, kind,
and loving Sister.
Another point that I want to
become is more diligent with
compassion for those who are in
need, whether it be physical,
financial, spiritual, or
mentally. It is so easy to
become entangled in our own web
of activity and problems, that
we forget that there are so many
others going through difficult
times.
The third point I want to
address would be to listen and
watch for those who are so
lonely. I should take 30 minutes
a day to call, write, email, or
visit, if convenient, the
countless individuals or couples
who are sad, depressed, and
lonely. These are folks who
have, for the most part, been
very active in their family,
church, community, or school.
Now, that they are facing their
senior years, many have no
family close by them. They may
have illnesses that have robbed
them of part of their memory or
health, and may not have the
financial means to hire someone
to sit with them.
The last point I want to attempt
to work toward would be to spend
more time with my family and
friends and my church. Somehow,
I have become more involved with
watching tv, surfing the
internet, and wasting many
hours. I do not want to spend my
time doing menial tasks, when
there is so much I could be
volunteering with, many I could
care for, and work I could
accomplish.
Let's all work towards making
someone else a Star this year!
Let's help them shine and feel
our love for them. Let's show
them that they are important and
that they deserve our help and
kindness. Let us truly Reflect
the Greatest Light and Love That
Has Ever Been, Jesus Christ! |
