“If someone is too tired to give you a smile, leave one of your own, because no one needs a smile as much as those you have none to give.” ~ Author unknown

Good morning!

The past few days we have been focusing on how our thinking and choices affect our days.  But what happens when we run into someone else who is unpleasant, or rude, or impatient?  How do we cope with that?  The cliché “kill them with kindness” exists for a reason.  When we are kind to each other, we kill that seed of anger or distrust or unhappiness that caused someone to act out negatively in the first place.  We are all conditioned by what we know.  The more kindness and happiness we experience, the kinder and happier we become.  Think about it this way:  Each time you meet someone who is grumpy, tired, or sad, you have the option of leaving either a seed of happiness or a seed of indifference or negativity.  Whatever seed you leave will be part of this person’s conditioning for all of time (even if it is someone you have only met for a nanosecond).  What is best for that person?  What is best for you?  Amazingly, the answer is the same – leaving a seed of hope, or happiness, or a smile (as in today’s quote) is the best for all.  It reminds us of the fact that what is all around us won’t last forever.  Yet, in the same breath, it reminds us to dance and smile and celebrate.

Your Turn:  Try to sow ten seeds of kindness today, or share ten smiles.

Today’s Affirmation:  I radiate happiness and kindness to all those I come into contact with.

 And as always, don't forget to start your day with a heartfelt: "Something great is going to happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"

And when ending your day ask yourself: "What is one more thing I can do to make today matter?

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