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Happiness
Experiments
There are many ways to express kindness and
thereby cheering on the life of others. What follows
below are some initial suggestions for expressing
kindness; what is important is that you find what
works for you and try and excel at it.
Smile
Sadly, in today’s society you have to be careful
about who you smile at, when you smile, and how
big your smile is – but all that aside – smile!
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Wisdom
The pay off of growing older is learning some of the
lessons that life teaches. What about offering some
time to help at your local school or youth group
and share your wisdom with others? You might be
surprised by the fact that you may even learn one or
two things yourself.
Surprise
Break in to the mundane life that many people live
and surprise them with your presence, a gift (some
baking, perhaps?), or good news.
Words
Words have power. Take time to speak kind,
positive, life-giving words to those around you.
Listen
Many people today feel incredibly lonely. Schedule
an opportunity to catch up with and listen to a
family member or close friend.
Help
From time to time we all need a helping hand:
someone who cuts the grass, or paints the fence,
or does our shopping for us. There are occasions
when opening the door for someone or offering a
neighbour a lift can make their lives that little bit
easier.
Bake someone a cake.