5 Simple Ways to Change a Bad Day

Joseph Campbell said that we are the hero of our own story.  It is so easy to lose sight of that when a day isn't going well.  But sometimes it just takes one small act of heroism (and faith) to make the day change direction.  Pick one and let me know how it turns out... 

1.  If you see someone struggling today-- with a package, a door, a math problem, a lane change-- stop what you're doing and help them right now.

2.  If you have something that you need less than someone else does at this moment, give it to them right now.

During a protest in Brazil, a General said, "Do not fight.  Please, not on my birthday."  Then a group of protesters made a surprise for him.

3.  Holding a grudge is exhausting.  Think of a grudge you're lugging around and say "Bygones!"  Just let it go.  Whew.  Even better- call up that person and reconnect right now.

A firefighter giving oxygen to a kitten rescued from a house fire

4.  Think of a talent you have, something that comes easy to you but might not be so easy for others.  Now think of someone near you that needs that skill or advice, and offer it right now.

via Pinterest Dela Dream

5.  Think of someone you are thankful for, and tell them right now.

And last, here's a story I read today:

A grandfather was talking with his grandson and he said, "In each of us there live two wolves who are fighting.  One is anger, envy, regret, greed, lying, annoyance, impatience, self-pity, guilt, superiority, false-pride, and ego.

The other is good.  It is joy, peace, love, hope, forgiveness, serenity, humility, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

"Which one will win?" asked the grandson.

"The one you feed," said the old man.