Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Who is happier?

"Who is happier?

The uniters or the dividers?
The builders or breakers?
The givers or the takers?

I think you know the answer. There is a whole world out there that needs you. Down the street or across the ocean.

Give."

~Bill Clinton in his new book "Giving"

When I heard Oprah read this today I got chill bumps and felt a huge sense of gratitude. It does feel good to give, to share and to unite. When I am focused on pulling people together rather than pointing fingers, I feel better. When I choose love over hate, I feel better. When I choose compassion over judgment, I feel better. What is great about these emotions is that when I give these emotions, I recieve them from others. We all do! We get what we give.

What are we giving?

Leigh

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