Do you tend to look down instead of up? Are you wading in a stream of mud wishing you were someone else or that you had more beautiful or were more handsome? Time to look up to the sky and see the potential for you to be happy that is already there!
There is a made for TV movie about a man that varies people to write letters of encouragement to. He is an older man and focuses not on his health limitations or lack of money but decides to spend his extra time and energy on writing letters. It is amazing to watch what happens when people receive his letters. He never signs them. He gives them to people he knows and sometimes people he does not know.
Did you know there has been research done to prove that people who serve others are more prosperous and happy? Would you like to be happy for the price of a stamp? Here is a strategy to help you not only lift and cheer others but in doing so you can feel good about yourself!
Give some time and thought to a couple of people you know that could use a cheerful thoughtful note. Try and compliment them for things that you think they do well. What are their talents? Do not hesitate to drop to your knees and pray for inspiration in writing a letter that will make this individual feel better about their self and their life. If you are not so good at expressing things in just the right way, look in a book of inspirational quotes. Sometimes a quote from famous people who have been through hard times and survived would have just the idea you are looking for. A great website for such thoughts is LDS.org. (Great site filled with inspirational thoughts!)
Set aside some time to write the letter. You can make the letter as simple or as fancy as you want. You can type it on the computer or embellish your letter with stickers and scrapbook decor. Whatever you like, just remember that what you write in the letter is the most important. You can sign it or leave it unsigned. Then drop it in the mail or leave it on a doorstep. Either way can bring a warm smile to the face of the person who gets your heartfelt letter.
Once you have written a few people that you know, branch out and write a few letters ahead of time. When you are shopping, out for a walk, or playing at the city park, have a letter ready in your purse or pocket to hand to someone who looks like they need some cheering up. You do not have to say a word, just hand it to them or tell them I thought you could use this today.
You never know how much your letter might help or influence someone who is having a bad day. You could help make a difference on this old earth one letter at a time! By serving another person, happiness will come back to you as well. Make someone's day and find the happiness that comes in a simple package!
