The Magic of Sharing

First of all, it's excellent and inspiring to see that there are others who feel the same way I do about taking an active role in change. And it's the little things, like bike-sharing that can inspire others to make the small changes in our lives that make us feel better and if we as individuals feel better then hopefully others around us will become infected by this better feeling and raise our spirits and our communities.

Having a bike for me is essential to making my contribution to the community as it enables me to get there under my own power. Once I arrive at my destination I don't need to have the bike. In fact, the issue of locking and securing my bike against theft is something that is worrisome which creates stress. If I could leave the bike there as it is no longer 'my' bike, then I need not worry if someone will take it, as it is not mine to begin with.

The ability to pass a bike onto another member of our community who needs it to get from Point A to Point B is an incredible thing and I feel that there is magic in this sharing. And we need more magic moments in our lives, as this too raises our spirits.