What does "being strong" mean to you? Being strong has many facets. It includes confidence, emotion, knowledge, and competence. I find strength in educating myself, whether it be from reading a research article or a good book, or interacting with others to learn and share in the human experience. Over time this has helped me grow into a mature, open minded person.
How do you encourage other women to be strong? I love to approach and communicate with others, whether it be a simple greeting, giving a compliment, or inquiring about a specific topic. The confidence to come out and interact with others helps us share in our life experience and build a positive community of strong women. Even by sharing our experiences of weakness, the connection it builds makes us stronger.
Tammi’s Intentional Act of Kindness
How did you use the $100? I purchased items which would benefit individuals who live and rehabilitate at the skilled nursing facility that I work at.
I purchased 140 pencils, 80 pens, 50 notebooks, 12 pencil sharpeners, 14 calendars, 5 address books, 5 reading glasses and 5 magnifying glasses. The remaining $22.90 after purchasing those items was donated to the Activities Department at the facility, which works to provide quality of life enrichment to the residents.
I wanted the gift to touch as many people as I could, particularly those who are elderly, disabled, and often forgotten. Often individuals who come into nursing facilities for rehabilitation after a hospitalization come with almost nothing; very little clothing and often do not have their own essentials, such as their glasses, cell phone, or even the means to write things down. I often find myself searching for simple items such as a pen or notebook, or even a pair of reading glasses so that they can read a message from their doctor or insurance company. A lengthy hospitalization can also be disorienting, thus calendars are important to orient people and give a sense of planning for the future
What was the ‘Intentional Act of Kindness’ process like for you? This process may have been given to me, but in essence I was able to also share it with many others. Making a positive impact can have such a strong, lasting effect on my own and other individuals lives.