Why wait for others to make you happy? People are so adamant in ensuring that you know when others have made them upset or angry but, not many of us want to share those moments that have made us really happy. I find that people are so much more interested in hearing about that things that have shock value or that make them feel like they are relaying pertinent information. Gossip and stories that have shock value have no value because everyone already knows those stories. So, why not start a new trend and share stories that make you feel good and make others feel good?
So, where do you get these ‘feel good’ stories? Instead of searching for them on the internet, which I would recommend, why not create them yourself by being the instrument that is spreading the happiness. Here are some things that you can do to bring a smile and happiness into your life and the lives of others:
- Give a homeless person $20 or take them into a restaurant and buy them a meal.
- Contact a local animal shelter and ask them if they need one of your old computers, printers, televisions, old furniture, or anything else and donate it to them.
- Contact a local women`s shelter and do the same – offer them women`s clothing, baby clothes, etc.
- The above 2 points apply to any type of not-for-profit, they are always looking for donations.
- If you have any extra money – donate it to help the environment or other not-for-profits that create positive change in the world, great organizations like; Peta, Greenpeace, WWF, 350.org, ACT, etc.
- Volunteer and share your volunteering experience.
- Hand out random `thank you`cards to strangers with a message that they are appreciated and loved.
I have done most of the things listed above – which brought me so much joy and pleasure. Why should I not share that experience and feeling with others so that they can experience the same things?
My spouse shared a story with me that swelled my heart and made me so happy. This reinforced how much kindness and generosity he has in his heart:
He was having a cup of coffee in the Second Cup (a local coffee house) when a girl came in and was enthusiastically commenting on a piece of cake that was in one of their displays. She asked the employee how much it was and realized it was too much for her. She indicated that the cake was worth it but that she could not buy it. She said thanks and was about to leave. Jason approached her and asked if it was okay if could buy the piece of cake for her. She hesitated, so he Jason asked the employee for the cake and bought it for this stranger. The young lady was so appreciative and grateful that she said because of Jason’s kindness, she would return the favour to someone else when she was able.
These are the stories that should inspire us to continue to initiate random acts of kindness. They provide us with feelings of joy, happiness and fill your heart with love. Forget celebrity gossip or news of current world events. Let the stories of positivity and joy contaminant the hearts of everyone you touch. Let these stories lead you to whatever happiness and fulfilment you are seeking.
COALITION OF POSITIVE ENERGY 