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Can I help you? ...be a little more optimistic?

Lisa Murray - Monday, February 09, 2009

Image:  Flickr - Joyful Reverie - under Creative Commons licence

It is said that the eyes are the window to the soul.  Have you really looked at the people around you lately?  Is there anyone that needs your support and encouragement?

One of the most amazing ways to cultivate optimism and hope in your own life is to lend a helping hand to someone else.


    Do you remember the last time someone offered to help you out… gave you some kind words…unexpectedly made a connection for you…?  How did it make you feel?  And, how much pleasure do you get from being able to help others?  

    Aren’t all of those feelings worth way more than spending your time worrying about money, the economy and what's 'wrong' with the world? 

    You can change how you feel daily just by being willing to care, being willing to risk that the person may reject your help, being willing to really look at how others around you are coping…  All of us have special gifts and talents – now is the time to share them!

    Our kindnesses often return to us in unexpected ways - spend your time looking for what you can give, rather than what you can get. You'll receive much more than you expect! 

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