These is the most inspiring line today from one of my best friends here when
By Bala
@balasri (26537)
India
March 10, 2009 2:08am CST
I said to her that she made me happy.I just was pondering over the line for a long .
"If I can make one person happy every day of my life, then I've achieved much"
Imagine if everyone of us try to do this how wonderful and cheerful the world will become.
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14 responses
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
25 Dec 09
That is indeed a good perspective. It can bring about the betterment of people's wellness. It is also quite a challenge to do that. We interact with a lot of people everyday of our lives but we only get to be with them for just a short time in our daily time. If we could manage to make at least one person among that multitude of people, then we would be making the world a better place. More so if the ones that we managed to make happy were also trying to achieve what we have done to them to other people.
It is easier said than done and of course it is no easy task. But if we make at least a bit of effort, over time, we'll be good at it that we would already be doing it unconsciously as a part of our daily routine.
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
10 Mar 09
It is a wonderful thought Bala, but how difficult it is to achieve?
THe world is full of so many people and even many who have legitimate reasons to be happy are dissatisfied with something or the other. On top there are other hindrances too . This being the case, it is rather difficult. So, what she said is absolutely right .One person a day! My God! very tough indeed !
@balasri (26537)
• India
10 Mar 09
I know.It is all in trying and not loosing our heart at the animosities.We we keep planting the happiness a majority percentage will definitely sprout and spread the smile and happiness throughout the world.Imagine the result of a collective effort.
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@Darkwing (21583)
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10 Mar 09
I entirely agree with you there, my dear friend. It's simple to make somebody happy... you don't even have to step out of the door. It can be done via the internet, a phone call, or a text message on your mobile phone. It only takes three words, and one small action to make somebody's day, and to make them feel good about their life. Of course, if you can get out there and give somebody a real hug, then all the better. Hugs are a great medicine!
I try to do it with more than one person a day, but you're right... if every single person were to put aside a few moments of their time to cheer one person's day, then the world would be a much happier place.
Brightest Blessings.
@littleowl (7157)
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15 Mar 09
Hi bala, never a truer word said. Each day I try to make someone smile even if not in words, I have 2 dogs and have to walk them it nice to meet other people and talk and make them laugh or smile, or even just to smile at someone I don't know and see them smile back normally it is a genuine smile...that one smile lights up the day..what a good discussion...LoLo (littleowl)
@GreenMoo (11833)
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13 Mar 09
Everyone should read Random Acts of Kindness by Danny Wallace. There's masses of ideas, but it's so much fun thinking up new ones.
Let someone out at a busy junction, smile on the bus insted of staring into a newspaper, leave a coin in a phone box or trolley, buy a coffee for the busker or bake a cake for a neighbour and leave it on the doorstep. I think my favourite is putting a packet of colourful flower seeds through someone's door. It brightens up the recipient's day today, and everyone else's when they grow.
@Jaqueline (2)
• China
13 Mar 09
Bala, this is the first time I came here.
I exactly agree with u. We will love and enjoy the world, and the life very well , if we aloways feel happy.
@alokn99 (5717)
• India
10 Mar 09
It's so true Bala. Spreading happiness is a selfless act and can certainly bring about a lot of cheer in this world. We must be determined, take the example of your wonderful friend here and give it a start.
The line is indeed an inspiration.
@Mirita (2668)
• United States
10 Mar 09
We need to spread love and happiness to as many people
as we can ,so that we can make a difference in this World.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
10 Mar 09
Well, I do agree balasri. If we could do such a thing that would be very wonderful indeed. In fact if we could make a lot of people happy, it would be the most wonderful thing to do. But even for just a single person, you can surely make a difference.
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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10 Mar 09
Hi balasri,
Yes wouldn't be nice if we can make someone happy and each of us do the same to all of our friends and yes it would be a lovely place so keep spreading happiness all around.
Tamara
@messageme (2821)
• United States
10 Mar 09
I try to make eight people happy on a daily basis. It don't always work but at least I tried.
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
12 Mar 09
It is true that people can influence each other effectively. There is often someone who lightens up the atmosphere in a community. I am not that kind of person, but I try to offer my goodwill by showing interest to their achievements, their kids, their concerns, and render assistance when needed. Not leave anyone in the corner and squeeze anyone to the corner. Share our happiness and wisdom to cheer up ourselves and also others. Life is hard, we need warmth from each other.
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
12 Mar 09
We infect the world with our bad humour. If I show my red eye to my employee he is likely to be hurt and this would affect his performance. But if I could throw a smile on him, how elated he would feel? We never or hardly think on these small things.
Yes if I can make a person happy each day the worth of my being is proved.