A random act of kindness

Life is full of wonder. Do you notice? Live each day in a way that you can look back and point to the moments that were good, or even amazing. How much better is that than looking back with regret? We are in control of our thoughts and feelings, but also of our actions and time.

Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create

Life goes by fast. Take responsibility of your own happiness; never put it in other people’s hands. As you age, people around you get sick and some even pass away. Give randomly; visit the orphanage and prisons with gifts (no matter how small). Surprise the ‘aboki’ that polishes your shoes or empty your garbage container by giving one of your old shoes or pair of clothes to him. A few years ago, Kamal Okunola taught me to Pick a weekend in a month to surprise four or five roadside beggars with a #2,000 alms even when they expect far less. A random act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a tremendous impact on someone else's life.

Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people

Smile at strangers. By the way, it does not matter whether they smile back, although most will. Little things like this make life fun. In addition, you never know when the person you smiled at needed things like this make them feel good. It will make you feel good too. More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate. Little things like this add up to make life better and more enjoyable.

Life becomes more beautiful with your smile

Finally, remember that attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.

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