Image via Wikipedia "I learned that twenty minutes of belly-aching laughter provides the same endorphin rush that a full day supply of morphine provides. If I could laugh, I could cope. And if I could cope, I could heal. So I made it my mission to laugh every single day. Every person that came to…
Category: Encouragement
Emails for Good
drmani-email-challenge, originally uploaded by rogercarr. Dr.Mani posted this comment on Twitter. What a wonderful idea! I am adding a personal goal to send an encouraging email each day to someone I admire. That means at the end of each year I will have encouraged more than 365 fabulous people just from a daily email. If…
What Would You Give To A Mugger?
"I figure, you know, if you treat people right, you can only hope that they treat you right. It’s as simple as it gets in this complicated world." This is a quote from Julio Diaz. Julio was recently mugged in the subway at New York City. He not only gave his wallet, but since the…
Pay It Forward
My daughter brought 10 of her friends home with her from college. You heard it: 10 BFFs! Here’s a picture of our living room this morning. They went to breakfast this morning at our local dutch restaurant. When they returned, every single one of them was talking a mile a minute. They couldn’t wait to…
Making a Big Difference in a Little Time
We all admire those great leaders who’ve made a positive difference in the world. People such as Abraham Lincoln, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Princess Dianna and Winston Churchill. They will forever be remembered for their great achievements and contributions to mankind. As human beings we are naturally inspired by them, not because of what they…
Be an Encouragement to Others
Take a moment and think of all the people you know who are going through a difficult time in their life. Now consider the list of people you know who have been a help to you or others. You can be an encouragement to every one of them. I was reminded this week of how…
Balance Coach Interview
Scott Couchenour is one of the Guest Bloggers on the Everyday Giving Blog. I have always found his Serving Strong Blog and eNewsletter thought provoking and beneficial. Scott was recently interviewed at Peopleized.com. I thought you might like to read the interview and learn a little more about him. Here it is… BalanceCoach …
8 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Mom
by Lisa Copen Mommy moments come in all forms of days at the park, backyard BBQs, or meetings at the pool. They are a great time to get to know other mothers and share activities as well as advice. But as the number of women who live with chronic illness continues to grow, so does…
Giving beyond yourself
My wife and I recently went to Chipotle for dinner. If you’re not familiar with this restaurant, it’s a fast food place where you can get burritos the size of a small country, packed with rice, beans, chicken, and so on. I added a picture to this post. While eating, I noticed writing on my…
Free Hug Day To Be Celebrated Around The World
Juan Mann landed in Australia with no family or friends to offer him a hug. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he made a sign with the words “FREE HUGS” and held it up for everyone to see. He felt great with every hug given and so did the others who participated. That was the…