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Inspirational Thoughts
July 1, 2001
July 1, 2001DO YOU WANT TO FEEL BETTER?
By Shelia Shumate
When we get down in the dumps, depressed or feeling the blues, the one thing that we can change is our attitude. Do you believe this to be true? We can help someone else feel good by doing an act of kindness! That act of kindness changes our attitude. Even though a ‘good deed’ seems like the last thing we would want to do when we are feeling sorry for ourselves, sad or drowning in negative feelings. But it works! We have the freedom to think about negative thoughts or positive thoughts. Those thoughts can change our feelings.
At any given moment we can change our thinking and our attitude. The next time you are feeling sad, depressed, lonely, unloved or in any space but love, beauty and lightheartness, do this: think of a kind act that you can do and release any expectations of gratitude in return. Rake the leaves for a neighbor or mow their lawn. Go to a nursing home and read or visit the elderly. Baby-sit for a friend. Give something you cherish to someone you love. No matter what you decide to to, do it with the intent of helping through love. Imagine what they might feel when they see their leaves raked or lawn mowed. Think of how wonderful they will feel! Think of how much joy you are bringing to the elderly when you read to them. Imagine how good they feel. Imagine your friend’s excitement when they get an evening off because you volunteered to watch their little ones. When we help others to feel good, we feel good: it just works! When your heart is in the right place, right action and thinking will follow.
So shake off the blues, assist another through your time and Just Be!
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