By: Amanda Froelich,
The radiant light emitted by each individual is a unique reflection of all the beauty that is the Universe. But because mainstream media only exposes the negative aspects of humanity, an opportunity to witness and realize the expansive gift of life can be missed.
To share this truth with others is one of the highest aids to be given; it may illuminate a new perception and/or drastically change someone else’s life.
The following acts are examples of how you may share this truth with others and contribute to a changed world.
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Smile ear-to-ear at everyone you see (It’s contagious)
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Send a post card
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Write a “thank you note” and send via snail mail
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Give your books a new home and/or participate in a book exchange
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Get a doggy bag for your leftovers and give it to the first hungry person you see in need.
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Give an anonymous donation of whatever you can afford
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Put a note of appreciation in the tip jar
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Buy a lottery ticket for someone down on their luck
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Make a friend their favorite meal
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Tell someone else, “You make the world a better place.”
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Experience something new with someone you love
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Open the door for someone else
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The next time someone has car troubles, offer help instead of speeding by
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Give genuine compliments whenever the moment calls
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Report excellent service to an attendant’s manager
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Give a huge tip and love that you did
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Take a picture for a tourist
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Buy a dozen sandwiches (or make them with love) and pass them out to homeless individuals
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Volunteer at a charity event
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Turn off the TV and get lost in books with your children
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Pay for the guy’s coffee behind you
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Ask someone about their life, and be present when listening
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Spend one day each week with an elder and consider what lessons they may teach
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Motivate a sedentary friend to enjoy being healthy with you (buy them a smoothie!)
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To change yourself by acting out of kindness, you change the world. It was Mother Teresa who said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples”. The potential to positively shift the world is increased with every pebble that is thrown.
By choosing to embody positivity and acts of integrity, you are illuminating a new type of path for others. Be proud of your efforts and give thanks for all of the subtle changes that are taking place in your own life, for they are a small reflection of the whole.