“Contagious
Optimist” Colleen Georges taught me this: It's easy to judge others for their
actions and take for granted those we love or meet in chance encounters. We
sometimes get so caught up in our busy-ness that we forget others are busy too,
they have rough days just like us, and they benefit from our kindnesses just as
we do theirs. Go out of your way to smile at strangers, say good morning, say
thank you, give a compliment, and listen attentively to someone who needs your
ear. Do it because you can, because it feels great, because it makes someone
else feel good. Don't worry about a subsequent thank you; let a thank you be a
beautiful perk, rather than an expectation.
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