Be of Good Cheer




The Little Things Count: Do little things for others- holding the door open and letting them go before you or allowing the person with only one item go ahead of you at the grocery store. I think this is due to our over busyness but nowadays; so many people rush through life and don’t consider the feelings of others. A simple gesture can be a good reminder for us all, myself included. Take your time, look around you, how can you help someone today? In the end, you are also helping yourself just as much. 

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