Page 4 - Dainfern Precinct Living Issue 5 _2023

Introduction

ACTS OF KINDNESS

ON MANDELA DAY

t may sound like a cliché, but the together by shared values and a sense One of the most potent manifestations of

older we get, the faster the weeks
and months slip by. 2023 has passed of belonging. Community spirit is the community spirit is charity. Acts of giving,
lifeblood of a thriving society. It fosters
whether in the form of time, resources,
the halfway mark, and as we head a sense of togetherness, creating a or expertise, have the remarkable ability
Iover the proverbial hill and back support network where individuals feel to transform lives and uplift the collective
down the other side, we can easily valued, connected, and empowered. well-being of our community. By reaching
slip onto autopilot. The next thing When we come together as a community, out to those in need, we embody the
you know, Michael Bublé and Mariah we can accomplish values of empathy and compassion that
Carey are filling the malls with festive incredible feats, lie at the heart of our humanity.
sentiment once again. To quote one overcome challenges,
of my favourites, “Life moves pretty and create positive Nelson Mandela Day provides us with
fast. If you don't stop and look around change. a unique opportunity to channel our
once in a while, you could miss it" community spirit into acts of charity. By
– Ferris Bueller. dedicating 67 minutes of our time to a
cause we believe in, we contribute to the
As we approach our coldest months betterment of society and honour the
and Mandela Day on 18 July, it's a good legacy of a man who devoted his life to
time to reflect on the importance of serving others.
community spirit and charity in creating
a harmonious and inclusive society. Charity benefits those in need and
Our community is not just a geographical enriches the lives of the givers. It
location; it is a tapestry of individuals, reminds us of our interconnectedness,
families, and organisations bound fosters empathy, and strengthens
the bonds that hold our community
together. In this edition, we hear from
Colleen Teklenburg. Colleen is the
Ambassador of Dainfern KnitWits – 67
Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, and
she invites you to participate in their
blanket drive. Read more about it further
on. Whether you choose to knit, donate,
or volunteer your time for your 67
minutes, let us become agents of change
within our community, harnessing the
strength of our collective spirit to make a
meaningful and lasting impact.

Thank you for being an integral part of
the Dainfern Precinct community. We
are proud to celebrate the boundless
possibilities that arise when community
spirit and charity intertwine. Let us
continue to nurture these values, creating
a community that thrives on compassion,
unity, and a shared commitment to
making the world a better place.

Warm regards,
Nicola

nicola@eiapublishing.co.za

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