Recently, I read an article about 12 things that Happy People do differently than the rest of us. These things are called “Happiness Tips
I include here what they said and some of my thoughts on the issue. I offer this to you in hopes that we may start a dialogue, although some folks have told me they have trouble leaving a message. Please try.
Practice acts of kindness. – Performing an act of kindness releases serotonin in your brain. (Serotonin is a substance that has TREMENDOUS health benefits, including making us feel more blissful.) Selflessly helping someone is a super powerful way to feel good inside. What’s even cooler about this kindness kick is that not only will you feel better, but so will people watching the act of kindness. How extraordinary is that? Bystanders will be blessed with a release of serotonin just by watching what’s going on. A side note is that the job of most anti-depressants is to release more serotonin. Move over Pfizer, kindness is kicking ass and taking names.
My Thoughts: at least two of the on-line groups I participate in have RAKs, that is, Random Acts of Kindness. It’s where we send out a random act of kindness. We may or may not know the recipient. We may or may not let them know who we are. It’s just for the fun of doing something for someone else.
What do you think?
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