Another Example of Seizing the Opportunity to Make Someone’s Day
The following story was sent in by a subscriber in response to a previous Reminder about taking advantage of opportunities to make other people’s days.
How to Take Advantage of the Dead Spaces Life Gives Us
An article by Derek Thompson, which appeared in a recent issue of The Atlantic, discussed an experiment conducted by Nicholas Epley, a psychologist at the University of Chicago, where he asked commuter-train passengers how they would feel if they were asked to spend the ride talking to a stranger?
Teacher Finds an Amazing Way to Honor Deceased Sister
Kristina Ulmer, a ninth grade English teacher, lost her 29-year-old sister in an automobile accident. As she went through her sister’s purse, she found $80.00 in her billfold. Since her sister was a very caring and giving person, Kristina wanted to do something with the money that honored her sister’s spirit.
You Never Know The Impact of Performing a Kind Act
A friend related this powerful moving story to my wife and me. On February 15, their 17-year-old granddaughter and two friends had some free time, so they went to the local market and bought a large number of half-price, unsold, Valentine flowers.
Getting Through Bad Days and Rough Times
Sarah Trimmer is an extremely courageous person and a hero to many. During a five-year period, Ms. Trimmer lost both parents, got divorced, had both breasts removed because of breast cancer, had the cancer return two years later which necessitated chemotherapy and radiation treatments and then had her ovaries removed in an effort to prevent the cancer from returning again.
Take Advantage of Opportunities to Make Other People’s Days
My wife Marcia and I, along with several members of our family were having dinner at a restaurant. After we placed our order, I noticed a mother and her young daughter having dinner together in a booth not far from us.
Never Argue With Stupid People
This is the beginning of a quote from Mark Twain. The full quote reads, “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and the beat you with experience.”
A Personal Visit to Someone Who is Down Can Work Miracles
Recently, I called a friend of mine who had been experiencing health issues for several weeks. When he answered his phone, he sounded like he was not doing well at all.
The Foundation of a Meaningful Life
In their book, The Good Life, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz point out that human beings are social creatures which means that each of us, as individuals, cannot provide everything we need for ourselves.
Don’t Let Other People Talk You Out of Your Dream
Sometimes, when you share a dream that you’re excited about with those around you, you’ll find their responses to be less than encouraging. For example, if you’re thinking about changing careers, starting your own business or going after a promotion, some of your friends and colleagues may try to talk you out of it by saying things like: “Are you sure you want to do that?”