Saturday, September 3, 2011

The Joy of Making Others Happy



"Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself."


     There is a reason we do volunteer work, bring flowers to a friend in the hospital, or buy a special gift for someone we love when we're out shopping: It makes us happy. Sometimes, in fact, being kind and considerate to others actually benefits us more than the people we're helping.
     Even if our activity starts out as a chore or an obligation, rather than something from the heart, it can become a joy to us, as well as to those who benefit from our efforts. Even if things are really vague and unfathomable to you, take that chance! You might miss out on a great opportunity!  


 
     Your objective for today is...Is there something you can do to delight another person today? It doesn't have to be big or spectacular. A simple message expressing how much you appreciate someone's friendship can be very powerful.
 
     Sooooo.....what are you going to do? =]