Posted by Jodi in Mark Twain said “The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer someone else up.”
I live by this principle when I’m having a bad F’en day. I have been known to call people up randomly and say nice things. I usually pick people I’m not happy with, just because I love a challenge, it is a challenge with some of my better frenemies to find something nice to say about them when I’m already pissed.
At that moment, when life seems really hard, my job sucks, I have on bad shoes, my romance is on the rocks, and I talked to my mother that day—I do something nice for someone . See, if you are having a bad day and you can still produce a random act of kindness all is not lost. There is hope because you have the kind of character that will pull us through the bad days. Giving always makes a day better. Try it next time you’re feeling down!
The best part about this is that it only takes a minute say say something nice, but that one minute will make someone’s day (or week, or month!).
Oh- and it’s been that kind of week so you might get a call. Then you’ll wonder whether you’re on the friend or frenemies list! LOL!
Jodi,
Like your blog….you always have insightful things to say….I read them on facebook mostly. But I am always looking at new ways of dealing with life….and a good sense of humor has kept me going this long. Keep up the quips and insights….Lord knows we all need a good word to keep us going.
Vicki
Thanks Vicki! you are too kind. I love writing for the MM site so I’m having a blast. You know I named this after my sisters, right?
Life is way to short to not pay attention to the little things…if you just stop sometimes…quiet yourself and listen…you can learn a lot about other people…I hope all of you have a really nice day…take 10…and just sit there…look around, listen, smile about a few things, take a few deep breaths…it feels good !We are ALL worth it…love ya Jod-I…talk to you soon !! Going 2 b gone this weekend…we’ll bike soon !!! : )
Love this thought! I’ll committ to it today!
It’s cool, right? I love calling someone and saying “I’m thankful for you”. The amount of these calls i make have increased in the last year…
Andrea! Lunch next week!
Dana- are you getting a mini-vacation? Hooray!
awesome story chicka! Now i’m beginning to wonder.. Was i ever one of those txt messages?!! Lol. This is definitely something to try:-]