garbage in, garbage out

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. - William James

Many times, we think that we are insignificant, that nobody notices us, that we are nothing. And when we think that way, I think it’s all the more that we should move and get going on what needs to be done. No matter how small we think we are, somehow, someway, we touch lives. We plant seeds. Seeds of enlightenment. It may not manifest itself right away, but someday, it will. Sharing something good about yourself or your experience, whether it’s buying farmhouse sinks or getting that really needed massage at a discount, while not spectacular, but good nonetheless, makes others have a sense of longing that they too should be like you. Showing and reaffirming to other people of how you live your life, no matter how hard it is, will uplift them (and you too!). Them seeing how wonderful you and your life is is enough for them to strive to be like you.

When I hear nothing but negative things from people, I tend to move away. These people dump garbage on me. Life is hard enough as it is.

I’m fed up with all the nasty things they’re saying about how their life sucks, how terrible their job is, her husband’s an alcoholic, etc. And if I listen to all the nonsense garbage, guess what? I feel like garbage too! It’s okay if these “dumps” happen once in a while. We all have bad days. But surely you aren’t so unlucky to have bad days all the time? Let’s do something else. Spread good news.

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