Making a Difference in the World

Each morning the first thing I do when I arise is ask God to help me make a difference in someone's life for the day. Because I have made this commitment to myself, I'm always looking for things I can do for others.

·         Complement those you come in contact with.

·         Tell the presenter or your teacher or your boss you enjoyed their presentation.

·         Read or play a game with a child.

·         Listen to a friend.

·         Put a positive message on your social media.

·         Help in your community. Tell the grocer you like the display. Thank the pharmacist for quick service.

Create a list that works for you. Most of these things take less than five minutes, and unexpected benefit of this come back to you an hundred fold.

·         If I smile at someone they smile back, making my day happier.

·         When I give a complement, seeing the delight on the person's face gives me joy.

·         I smile at the thank you that comes when I tell someone 'good job.'

·         Spending time with a child fills my soul with love. There is nothing more rewarding than adding light to a child's life.

·         When I listen to a friend, my life is enriched as I see their strength in struggling through difficulty.

·         My positive social media messages bring retweets on twitter and views to my blog. Maybe someone has connected with my words.

In short, the benefit of the positive energy I give to the world enriches my life a lot more than it does others. It's a great way to live.

What happens when I fall off the wagon and get upset? I:

·         Take a deep breath.

·         Tell myself it's okay.

·         Look at the positive energy I've put into my life that wouldn't otherwise be there.

·         Give myself an attitude adjustment.

·         Smile and start over.