There's an amazing rush that happens when I give. It can be my time, my money, a card, a gift or a service that I give. But when I do so I feel joyful. It lights me up because I'm not self absorbed in my life and I'm focusing on bringing pleasure to someone else. Sometimes we tend to think we have nothing to give because our "money may be funny" or we may be tired or the list of excuses that come with participating in life. The thing is to find something/any little thing that lets someone you love or even a stranger know that they are important. Give your time by listening to that same story that you've heard 100 times over; send a $5 gift card to a friend who you know just loves coffee or a particular fast food. Tell someone unexpectedly that you love them. Give from your soul and from your heart. Give without thinking about it. Give generously. The joy you will feel is indescribable....

"Gratitude is a two-fold love - love coming to visit us and love running out to greet a welcome guest. " - henry vandyke