U means - Uplift someone else every day.
Few of us write great novels; all of us live them ~ Mignon McLaughlin
Uplift…sounds like a lofty goal, doesn’t it? The thought of being responsible for someone else’s good mood or outlook on life can seem daunting at best, even on our good days.
Is that really what anyone expects though? If you are a parent, you know that you teach your children more by your example than by your lectures. Same is true, I think, of life in general. Sometimes all it takes is a bit of perspective and a tweak in attitude to remind us what our role in life really is.
Bottom line is, we only live once. We are each given 24 hours per day; what we choose to do with that time is what sets us apart from others. Even on down days, if we choose to believe that our chances are unlimited and that we have a countless number of “things” to be thankful for, we are more able to offer a kind word, a nudge of encouragement or a boost to someone else who really needs it.
This week’s challenge: make a list of 5 people you want to stay in touch with, and jot a word next to each name relating to how you can uplift them in some way. Make a conscious effort to reach out to just one of these people–a phone call, a handwritten note, or even coffee if time allows. You just might find that after that first meeting you’ll have an even greater desire to cross more names off that list.
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