Kindness

One of the keys to end all wars, hatred, bigotry, suffering, violence, and disease is kindness. Perform acts of kindness every single day. When you act with kindness, your brain increases its serotonin level going into your system. Serotonin is an organic compound, found in the brain, which makes you feel good. It also boosts your immune system. So, with acts of kindness, you get two for one. You feel good and you ward off illness. However, here’s the best part, the person who is the recipient of the act of kindness also feels an increase in his or her serotonin level as well as does everyone in the immediate vicinity. This is beautiful stuff. If we all performed one little act of kindness each day eventually we would have a world at peace and free of disease!
Look for the opportunity to act with kindness. It doesn’t have to be a big thing. I was at the supermarket one day and it was raining as I got out of my car. I noticed a man walking toward the supermarket. He used a walker and was getting wet. Several people walked past him and no one paid any attention to him. I was going to run to the supermarket door. Instead, I got my umbrella out of the trunk of my car and without saying a word, walked up to the man, held the umbrella over his head and walked beside him. He didn’t say much, but the smile he gave me lasted the whole weekend. I really felt good and for the first time in a long time no one ran their shopping cart up the back of my legs.
Your quest in life is to feel good. God is good, so your quest in life is to feel God. Start today by performing three small acts of kindness. Hold the door open for someone behind you; pick something up that someone drops. Just say “Hello” to everyone. Go out of your way to be kind; your health depends on it.

Today’s Exercise: Pick up some trash on the street. You could use the exercise and you’ll feel good.
Today’s Affirmation: I am loved, because I love.
Points to Ponder: Your quest in life is to feel good. Kindness is the key.