Finding Happiness By Giving It To Others
A young lady complained to her counselor that she felt that her whole life was empty and had no meaning to her. The counselor saw an old lady who cleaned the office floors and called her over. She told the young lady that this old cleaning lady was happy and asked her to explain how she had found that happiness. The old lady put down her broom and sat on a chair and told her story: "Well, some time back, my husband died of malaria and three months later my only son was killed by a car. I was devastated. I had nobody... I had nothing left... I could not sleep... I could not eat and I never smiled at anyone. I even thought of taking my own life." Then one evening a little kitten followed me home from work. Somehow I felt sorry for that kitten. It was cold outside, so I decided to let the kitten ... Read Full Story >>
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- Jan 18, 2010
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The Spirit of Kindness
I wanted to share some of my reflections on kindness..... Acts of kindness are a wonderful way to reach across time and space to touch the life of another being and they undoubtedly make the world a better place. At every step along the path of expanding our awareness there is the opportunity to go deeper; to explore more of the potential of our divine humanness. So it is with kindness. Acts of kindness are really not difficult. An intention is formed, and you carry it out. It makes you feel good. Holding kindness and compassion in our hearts, and integrating them into the complexity and stresses of daily life, every day -- now there is a deep challenge! Parents can learn to discipline kindly, remaining firm, yet doing so with love and warmth. Teachers can learn to remain patient and forgiving, no matter how frustrated they might feel with a particular student. ... Read Full Story >>
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- Jan 27, 2010
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A Rush of Positive Energy from Sending Out Smiles
I volunteered to send out smile cards. My parcel with the smile cards and the other items to put in the envelopes came today. As soon as I opened the box I started putting the envelopes together, before I knew it I had already done 100 of them. :)
I then logged on and got the 10 names of the people I would be sending them to and mailed them off... I was so excited I was hoping id have more than just 10 to send...
After I left the post office I had a rush of positive energy within myself that I havent felt in a long time. Sending those cards has made me feel better about myself! I
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- Dec 30, 2009
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