The term 'positive influence' seems to get thrown about a lot these days. Anyone can exert their influence in a kind way in day-to-day life, even if they're not famous. One way is to make a donation. There are material donations, of course. But if you set your mind to it, you can donate in many different ways.
You can take items or clothing that you don't use at home and donate them to a charity. You can also collect disposable utensils and donate them to a soup kitchen. Worn-out towels can be sent to animal shelters. Free talent donation lectures are another option. I hope that more and more people will join in and share their positive influence in various ways. That way, our children will be able to enjoy a more beautiful and loving future.
get thrown about - to discuss or mention something in an informal
exert - to use something such as authority, power, influence, etc. in order to make something happen
soup kitchen - a place where free soup or other food is given to people with no money or no home
get in on sth - to start to take part in an activity that is already happening because you will win an advantage from it
- He is starting to exert his influence at work. / Parents exert their influence on their kids in various ways.
- Nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it. / We can solve this problem if we set our minds to it.
- We decided to donate out daughter's toys to a charity. / If you donate something to a charity, you might receive tax benefits.
1: What do you usually do on weekends?
2: On weekends? I mostly do valunteer work.
1: Oh, really?
2: Yes, we go as a family with the kids.
1: That's wonderful. I should get in on that too.
2: It is nice to spend time with kids in a meaningful way.