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The world has a hidden beauty only known for those who know how to reach deep down in their hearts to give.  What we get from giving or dedicating our time for the good can never be bought by money, because the joy that we receive is so valuable. We receive emotions, happiness, and we feel the love. "We make a living by what we get, and we make a life by what we give.".  There is always a sense of appreciation that we feel towards our lives every now and then.  That's when we realize how blessed we are, but how would you feel when you think of all the people that you've helped through your life time?  Their smiles are priceless. Their joy is indescribable. And the love that you gain in return makes you thankful to be surrounded by great people, and for having enough to give too. 

I was raised on the idea of helping others as long as I'm alive and healthy.  Sharing the love of living with those who forget about how great it is to smile, just smile, is what we need more of. Helping others and seeing them appreciate knowing you makes you feel like you matter, and that you left an emotion wherever you were.

I regret acting moody and grumpy during the past few days. It seems like I have forgotten that as long as I have a roof above my head, then I'm okay. As long as I'm in a house to protect me from the cold, then I'm okay. As long as I know that I'm surrounded by people who love me, then I'm more than okay. Remember, when we are okay, then we are happy. It doesn't take us a lot of effort to search for our happiness, because it lives within us, and around us, all around the world by the good that we give. 

Give and you will receive. 

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