Brighten somebody's day 🌞

[TheBestUsernameEver]

I have noted that it has improved my own mood if I make an effort to brighten somebody else's day, for example with a positive comment or a random act of kindness.

This may sound fluffy but it does work in my experience, plus it makes other people more willing to go out of their way to help you; people are attracted to positive auras.

For instance, I thought that the young person who served me on the checkout in the supermarket was particularly helpful, so I made a positive comment to the customer service desk.
The next time I went in I was served by the same person, and they thanked me and gave me great service again.

My bank has been really helpful, so I posted a positive comment on their social media page and received a reply from them.

I visited my barber for a haircut and there was a new guy in there training.
Long story short and to the surprise of my usual barber, I said that I would be willing to let the trainee cut my hair to gain some experience.
He didn't do a fantastic job to be honest but my usual barber tidied it up, plus he gave me 50% off because I let the guy get some real experience. I didn't know he would give me a discount when I first gave the guy a shot.

Strong people lift others up, not put them down.

I know a lot of people on here are really hurting and it would be difficult to behave in this way. I know, I've been there!
That said, if we can shine some light into other people's lives it will be reflected back into our own life
Perhaps we can begin by making a positive comment to another user on the forum...get tagging!

 

[Mixo]

You're a better person than me.

 

[Marktheghost]

Well I've just given you a hugs reaction. That's all I can think of doing right now.

 

[dospi1]

empaty is the solucion to the human condition, I to find helping others a very gladfull experience that helps combat the idea of me being a piece of trash a bit. im glad youve find something that helps you.

 

[Sherri]

Yes def an act of kindness makes someones day, even if you are in a traffic jam and see a driver that no one lets him or her in, if you stop and wave up and give the driver priority you can see the happiness on the drivers face, the little things. On Xmas I wrote 7 postcards to Each waiter to the coffee shop I go every day with just 5 euros inside for each and a hand written postcard saying how special they treat me all year around. They loved it, I could see no one ever done that for them. They were so surprised. I felt good, very good.

 

[roaming_soul]

I love this! Thank you for sharing

 

[D&D]

"That which you give to another will become your own sustenance; if you light a lamp for another, your own way will be lit." (Nichiren)

 

[medjooled11]

You're such a kind person. I'm glad you found a way to subsist through compassion.

Thanks for sharing. Your post has brightened my day, and reinforced some of my most recent thoughts and reflections.

 

[lostautist]

I've been a bad person as well as a good one. I do random acts of kindness as often as I can, even being miserable. I did something today, and I did yesterday as well and will do so tomorrow, but they're not really planned. There are a lot of days where there is no opportunity to. If I have the opportunity to bend over backwards to help, I'll try if I'm able. My only hope is that whomever I help pays it forward in some way by either being nice or helping someone else some day. I don't expect any treat or recognition or bonus points for any afterlife and it doesn't really affect my state of mind. I'm just a flawed and tortured human and I accept that and I really have nothing left but to be nice when I can.

 

[TheBestUsernameEver]

"That which you give to another will become your own sustenance; if you light a lamp for another, your own way will be lit." (Nichiren)

I love this

 

[Capsicum_Corral]

@TheBestUsernameEver for the best user ever. Okay, maybe not technically, but that is an excellent comment and suggestion. Thanks for being awesome.

 

[Feeding Pigeons]

If I ever crawl out of my hole and see sunlight again, I'm going to try to put this into practice.

 

[lobster salad]

I don't think this makes me feel better but I will try. Talking or receiving messages from random people like my barber etc makes me nervous, especially since i don't know how to reply 99% of the time. I guess my stupidity reflects on ss even x look, 1 and half years here and only 170posts

 

[TheBestUsernameEver]

If I ever crawl out of my hole and see sunlight again, I'm going to try to put this into practice.

You'll get there, just a matter of time and being kind to yourself

 

[t-rex]

@TheBestUsernameEver You are just a ray of sunshine lately. I really appreciate your positivity. You're right that it is contagious.

I got my haircut last week and wasn't having a particularly good day. Above all I just didn't want my stylist to ask me any questions about my life. ("What do you do for work? Are you in school?") I was thinking, "I will tip you extra if you don't ask me about my life." Well, she didn't make any conversation at all, and I left a nice tip. Maybe she picked up my vibe. But next time I will try to bring some positivity in there. <3

 

[TheBestUsernameEver]

@TheBestUsernameEver You are just a ray of sunshine lately. I really appreciate your positivity. You're right that it is contagious.

I got my haircut last week and wasn't having a particularly good day. Above all I just didn't want my stylist to ask me any questions about my life. ("What do you do for work? Are you in school?") I was thinking, "I will tip you extra if you don't ask me about my life." Well, she didn't make any conversation at all, and I left a nice tip. Maybe she picked up my vibe. But next time I will try to bring some positivity in there. <3

That's the spirit! Keep at it

 

[Kristicide]

I have noted that it has improved my own mood if I make an effort to brighten somebody else's day, for example with a positive comment or a random act of kindness.

This may sound fluffy but it does work in my experience, plus it makes other people more willing to go out of their way to help you; people are attracted to positive auras.

For instance, I thought that the young person who served me on the checkout in the supermarket was particularly helpful, so I made a positive comment to the customer service desk.
The next time I went in I was served by the same person, and they thanked me and gave me great service again.

My bank has been really helpful, so I posted a positive comment on their social media page and received a reply from them.

I visited my barber for a haircut and there was a new guy in there training.
Long story short and to the surprise of my usual barber, I said that I would be willing to let the trainee cut my hair to gain some experience.
He didn't do a fantastic job to be honest but my usual barber tidied it up, plus he gave me 50% off because I let the guy get some real experience. I didn't know he would give me a discount when I first gave the guy a shot.

Strong people lift others up, not put them down.

I know a lot of people on here are really hurting and it would be difficult to behave in this way. I know, I've been there!
That said, if we can shine some light into other people's lives it will be reflected back into our own life
Perhaps we can begin by making a positive comment to another user on the forum...get tagging!

100% It's not fluff. Something as little as just saying you like something that the person you're sharing an elevator with has on can brighten their day. And yours. Of course you should be truthful with whatever you say. I try to be extra nice to the secretaries I speak with on the phone or at an office since I feel they probably get a lot of people complaining to them about stuff. You get more with honey than vinegar as they say. Being kind can have a "pay it forward" effect. And you never know how much positive impact your 1 comment could have on someone.

 

[WaterHemlock]

I agree, this can be very helpful for self and others. I try. I'm always trying.

Sadly, I often find I try too hard and wind up evidently making others feel uncomfortable. Still I reach out. I do get some joy when I connect with someone and feel I've made a little difference. I think that's probably the only point to life, to give love in whatever ways you can.

 

[lear]

100% It's not fluff. Something as little as just saying you like something that the person you're sharing an elevator with has on can brighten their day. And yours. Of course you should be truthful with whatever you say. I try to be extra nice to the secretaries I speak with on the phone or at an office since I feel they probably get a lot of people complaining to them about stuff. You get more with honey than vinegar as they say. Being kind can have a "pay it forward" effect. And you never know how much positive impact your 1 comment could have on someone.

I'll second this. Most people out there want to be nice to the people they encounter, it's just the few that talk or act the wrong way that put you back into your shell. We each need to try and jump that hurdle for things out there to improve.

 

[bear_trapped]

it's not only good to do random acts of kindness for others, but it's also rewarding to show yourself some kindness too. always remember that if you're ever too hard on yourself

 

[TheBestUsernameEver]

it's not only good to do random acts of kindness for others, but it's also rewarding to show yourself some kindness too. always remember that if you're ever too hard on yourself

 

[Sherri]

Today I witnessed a totally an unnecessary car crash, one was turning left to a small road, one was going straight on the main road, and saw the car crossing to the left, instead of slowing down, he started to speed up not to let him pass. Then boom, a small crash between both. I thought to myself, why are people so selfish, why couldn't the main guy on the road just slow down and let the other driver turned left? Result, now both cars have To go through all the insurance non sense and both won't have a car to go to work. Truly selfiSh humans are…

 

[GentleJerk]

It's corny but it's true. Surprisingly easy too.

I finished getting my money out of an atm, turned around to the guy waiting behind me and put my hand up for a hi five. He looked at me funny for a second, then said 'oh, alright' and we connected with an epic slapper. He was immediately beaming.

ONE MILLION HAPPIES

 

[motel rooms]

@TheBestUsernameEver has been exposed as yet another alt-account of Jeremy. I knew he would post about this ban on Twitter. And he did, just 8 minutes later. The obsession is real.