Almost everyone has heard the expression, "love isn't love til you give it away." It's true, too. Another saying that's particularly poignant is "the essence of happiness is giving to others."
Most of the happiest people I know are givers. They share without being asked. They enjoy opening their hearts and their pocketbooks to make others happy and in doing so, they bring joy to themselves.This holiday season, it's important to think of others less fortunate than ourselves. To me, it's gratifying to make an extra gingerbread house so kids who wouldn't otherwise have one can decorate with gumdrops, peppermints, cherry sours, and on and on into the candy kingdom.
A visit to someone who is sick may not be as much fun as going Christmas shopping but it's more important. The same goes for visits to someone who is terminally ill. This may be the last holiday of such a person and a visit to express our love is something we will never regret.I'm sad for people who are unable to give of themselves. I've known people so financially tight they would not share a dime with anyone. They may have a pocketful of money but, to me, they are the poorest of the poor. Their spirits are not light and joyful because all they care about is money.
This holiday season, it's good to remember the essence of happiness is giving to others.
Why not be an angel and reach out to someone who needs your love, gentleness, kindness, generosity, and compassion?
WHAT IS ONE NICE THING SOMEONE HAS DONE FOR YOU LATELY? CAN YOU TELL US?
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