Can A Star Child Be A Saint?

If I really want to be a saint, I need to perform two miracles, after my death.

I should be seen as a holy person, close to God.

I should set an example of behaviour and conduct to the masses.

Only The Holy See (The Pope) can canonize someone.

Oh, and I need to be dead. Did I mention that already?

Tricky? Yes! Impossible? No!

I Am A Saint - Well, Maybe One Day

Well, I am a good person. I want to be the best I can be, as good as is possible....I want to be a saint.

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

For example, that one time I hurt my neck. I think I trapped nerve. But when I hurt it I didn't swear. I could have, but I didn't. In fact, it is my aim now to never swear again. Swearing offends people and, in the long term, limits your vocabulary. I also doubt any saints actually cussed out a sore neck.

Join me on my journey of being good. I want to be good. You want to be good. Let's all be good!

I'm An Angel, So Why Not A Saint

I am a nurse. Why does this mean I should be considered as a saint? Well, if you work in healthcare you will know why!

Otherwise, please take my word for it. For those who don't wish to just take my word for it, here goes...

I care for people. And I actually do care. I am so empathetic, I sometimes wonder if it is an illness. I care more about others than I do for myself.

I see nursing truly as a vocation, not a job or even a career, but as a calling to serve people.

Working with patients, I assist and support them in identifying goals, and putting systems and strategies in place in order to achieve those goals. I help people to return to, and maintain, their health, while encouraging independence and empowerment.

I am happy to hold a hand, rub a back, clean vomit, blood, faeces and mucus, and am even content to be treated like a worthless lump of poop by people who are ill, anxious and scared. It's all a part of the human condition.

I am there for people in their darkest hour, acting as an advocate, guide, counsellor and carer.

As a nurse, I feel I contribute to society and humankind. I am a good nurse, and a good person.

The media often refers to nurses as Angels. Don't you think I should be a saint?

50 Good Deeds You Can Do

 

If you want to be in any way saintly, why not try performing some good deeds? To be a saint, I doubt good deeds alone will be enough, but it's a nice start.

Helping your fellow man is it's own reward, and a little positive karma never hurt anyone, right? Even if you don't want to be a saint, I'm sure you would enjoy being a philanthropist, promoting and supporting the welfare of others.

I'm sure everyone has their own idea of what a good deed is, but intention is the important thing. Let's make a difference!
Try these suggested good deeds to get you started.

1. Give someone a lift home.
2. Can you provide a resource to help someone with their hobby? Do it.
3. Make dinner for your loved ones.
4. Leave a note for someone, telling them how much they mean to you. Make a certificate for them online.
5. Smile. It's infectious,and helps both yourself and others feel good.
6. Someone's lost? Directions are great, but why not take them there?
7. Give to a charity.
8. Volunteer for a good cause.
9. Pick up some litter.
10. Pray, meditate, cast a spell, send healing thoughts...Intend good things with the power of your mind.
11. Promote an important issue.
12. Develop and convey information to educate people.
13. Help someone move house or decorate.
14. Bake someone a tasty treat.
15. Suggest your colleague for an industry award.
16. Babysit.
17. Celebrate a birthday or anniversary with a friend.
18. Support those brave men and women who fight and die for our freedoms.
19. Lay flowers at a strangers grave.
20. Foster.
21. Turn the other cheek, when people fall victim to their own nature and failings.
22. Show understanding for those who can't.
23. Hold a door open for someone.
24. Pay for a strangers coffee / meal, and leave before they can than you.
25. Write a letter when you receive great service.
26. Knock the door of an elderly neighbour, asking how they are and perhaps inviting them for tea.
27. Praise people in their absence.
28. If in a queue, let the person behind go first.
29. Ask how someone is, and really listen.
30. Give a friend a big random hug.
31. Start a club, build a new community and connect with and support people with the same interests.
32. Start a movement, a meme, or even a conversation to improve something important to you.
33. Compliment someone.
34. Comfort someone.
35. Create some vouchers people can redeem - for example, a free foot rub.
36. Inspire others to perform good deeds.
37. Taking your bins out? Why not take your neighbours' bins out too.
38. Give your seat on the bus to someone who needs it more.
39. Organise a themed night, invite your friends, pool your donations and make a local cause very happy.
40. Develop skills to continue giving good deeds - Learn First Aid, CPR, a new language and calligraphy.
41. Thank people who contribute to society, police officers, teachers etc.
42. Leave a small amount of money in a vending machine or parking ticket machine for the next person.
43. Become an organ donor.
44. Support a wild life park.
45. Match-make for a single friend.
46. Throw a party for no reason other than to spend time with friends.
47. Write a song or poem for someone.
48. Visit a nursing home, spend time with someone who might be lonely.
49. Recycle.
50. Leave notes with inspirational messages in your library books when you return them.

What do you think? Have you got any other ideas?