Wednesday 13 February 2019

A Little Sunshine


“Those that bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves”

James M Barrie

‘If you only want to shine light on one spot you may want to pull out a flashlight. But if the sun lights something up, its light shines on everything in its vicinity. When we bring sunshine to the life of others, it shines on us as well’

As Random Acts of Kindness day approaches, this excerpt was in my morning reading. How true it is! In a world that tells us repeatedly to be selfish and take care of ourselves and our needs above all else, it can be hard to remember that there is great reward found in helping others around us.  I believe it is impossible to do something kind for another and not feel a ray of sunshine lighting up your own life. ‘As we focus our time and energy on others, our lives become transformed internally.’ Every act of kindness shows love.  What good is love if we keep it to ourselves? What are we storing up kindness for in a world that so desperately needs it?  As Paul Brandt sings ‘Give it Away.’  Although we shouldn’t need or wait for a day designated for random acts of kindness, it is a day where we can spread a little extra and make others around us aware of the difference we are all capable of making by simply spreading kindness and showing a little love.  It will truly make your heart happy!
Alana Regier

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