Instead of focusing on yourself and your problems whether big or small, realize that everyone you meet has got some issue in their life that they are experiencing. What might seem inconsequential to you may be a major source of concern for someone else.
Try taking the focus of of yourself and show a little concern for those you encounter on a daily basis.
Here's a little exercise. Each day for a month, decide that you will consciously make three people smile or laugh before lunch time.
If you do it which you will, if you think about it, think about duplicating the procedure after lunch. The second part is totally up to you but I bet you that you will have so much fun doing it that you will soon form a habit of making others happy,
Think about it, what do people really want? To be happy, liked, loved and appreciated. A simple smile conveys that warm message that says, I like you. I appreciate you as a child of God. In a world of such turmoil and strife doesn't that just make sense?
What's your reaction when you receive a smile? Yeah, you usually smile right back. It's simple.
Don't take my word for it, try it tomorrow or today.
If you are blessed with a family with children, what better lesson could you give them?

Bob Miller
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