Do Something Good

I wonder what our world would be like if every person would find some way to do good every single day. What would our cities be like? What would our offices be like? What would our schools be like if we made it a priority to brighten somebody else’s day, to do something good for somebody else?

Every opportunity we have we should do something good for the people we meet. That means we need to be proactive by being on the lookout for opportunities to present ourselves in a positive, happy mood.

Ask yourself, “Who can I be good to today? Who can I do a favor for?” You can sit back and wait for a need to come to you, or you can make it happen. Give that extra tip to a kind, or not so kind, waitress. Let that extra car in the line when they are waiting to get out. Give your co-worker a helping hand by leaving money on their desk at work without your name on it.

If you see a friend wearing the same clothes over and over, get them a new suit or a new dress. Offer to pick up a co-worker if their car is broke down. Listen to what people are saying around you. Lend a helping hand during these hard times we are all encountering.

People know us by our actions, not by what we say. How do you think children learn how to be adults? They learn by watching us every day. I know of a family that is having a very hard time now with their daughters. The parents are not acting in a loving manner and the children are all upset and having a very difficult time coping with the problems.

We need to really watch what we say and do around children. Be happy, make their life easier. Think about how they will react to what you are doing and saying. Do something good during the Holidays and the New Year.

Let happiness shine through you!

Thank you,
Brie Tyler,
Publisher/Owner

Finding Happiness

To find happiness we have to understand the selfish part of ourselves. The ego is what motivates us to survive and through ambition and competition enables us to prosper and achieve our goals in life. We can control our selfish instincts by making an effort to be generous rather than mean-spirited. By being open to new ideas and influences and always ready to learn from our experiences, we can become less conceited. We need to develop the ability to see ourselves objectively. Feeling continually sorry for ourselves can lead to feelings of depression. We can avoid this by taking responsibility for ourselves, a liberating experience which will make our lives richer.

Self-centeredness is another form of the ego that is different from selfishness. A self-centered person can be generous to those he or she cares for but likes to be the center of attention and receive appreciation and flattery. When he is not, he feels disappointed and frustrated and this causes stress.
Those of us who enjoy good friendships, happy relationships and love the emotional support of others can cope better with everyday pressures. When we are faced with a sudden crisis such as unemployment, bereavement, the break-up of a relationship, or a serious illness,
having caring and understanding partners and friends makes it less likely that we might need professional help.

Pride is yet another form of self-importance. We are perfectly justified in taking pride in a friend or partner’s success, but being excessively proud about our own achievements is a sign of superficiality.

If we lack a proper sense of ourselves, we are more likely to be exploited by people with stronger and more cunning egos.