When You're Low, Help Someone Who is Lower!!

Most of us have hard lives. Who is to blame? Many will point the finger at others or society, when in all actuality they should point the finger at themselves. Regardless of who is to blame, and regardless of how you choose to deal with it, there are always people who are worse off then you. (Don't you hate when people say that?) However annoying that statement is, it still remains true. That is exactly why I suggest, whenever you reach a time in your life when you begin to feel self pity (the stupidest emotion on this planet), go help others.

Last November, when I was attacked, I spent many a day in bed looking at myself in the mirror crying. Especially when Thanksgiving came around, because I could not go out and be with my family. Wobbling and limping I decided to go out and feed other families their Thanksgiving dinner. And, although I had to sit down every now and then (I was still healing) I stopped feeling so bad for myself. I was feeding people that had mental problems, and many people who came in all alone. I had taken for granted the love that I had from my family and my friends. Seeing people who were missing that love made me realize that I did not have it so bad. 

I forgot this feeling though. I feel bad admitting this, but I have not volunteered in a few months. ( I use to ATLEAST once a week.) But on Monday I really felt like I needed to. I had hit a plateau in my life. Many blessings are beginning to unfold, but slower then I would like them too. I felt this "why not me? Why not yet?" feeling coming over me. I needed to knock that feeling. 

So I linked with Mel. This amazing guy that started Monday Night Mission (which has actually turned into 5 nights a week) We all meet and make sandwiches and then as a group we go down to Skid-Row at night (Yes, at night) And we pass out food. 

It is such a humbling experience. You will see people with mental disabilities that have been deserted, people with drug issues, and people who are just down and out. (More stories soon) Some people yell at you (even after you have given them food), there are drug dealers down there who mock us the entire time, the police will even harass the group sometimes (power trip) and it just really puts your own life into perspective. I left feeling very uplifted. That day my life mattered, because I helped someone else's. 

I want to make one thing clear. I am not saying go help others, because it will remind you that you are better than someone else. I am saying that there is no reason to sit in the house crying because you may have to go a month without paying your phone bill. Instead, you can go out and make at least two peoples lives better. (Your life and whom ever you choose to help.) Stop focusing on all the things that you can not do right now, and realize every day you have the option to go out and make the world better. No matter the money in your pocket, or the clothes on your back. 

Just some food for thought, because I love to eat!

Lexsi Lewis ... Muah !!! xxx

P.S. If you are in the Los Angels area and would like to help pass out food we  meet at 7.30pm at 700 West Cesar e Chavez ave, Los Angeles CA 90012. All you need to do is show up. Text (310) 926-6675 if you have any questions. 

Thank you.