Achieving Happiness: Showing kindness brings happiness

By TOM MUHA, For The Capital

Capital Gazette Communications

Published 04/11/10

I was recently the beneficiary of some wonderful acts of "random kindness" in which people offered help and support out of the goodness of their hearts. In fact, when I expressed my deep appreciation each time that these individuals were so generous with their time and attention, they all had a similar reaction. "You don't have to keep telling me how grateful you are. It was my pleasure."

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In reflecting on having been blessed by so much positivity from a number of people who expected nothing in return, it occurred to me that these folks shared one common trait. They are all very happy.

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Your Happiness Articles - 2010-04-22 19:22:25

Hi Tom,

Just a quick note to tell you how much we are enjoying your articles on Happiness.

As Chief Happiness Officer of ruHap, The Happiness Company many of your articles are crossing my screen, which I love.

This article caught my attention two ways. First we love, and link to, the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, which is much in line with your approaches.

I also thought you might appreciate "ruHap's 14 Ways to be Happier Right Now", especially for this article #7:

1.Try
2.Act Happy
3.Appreciate the Moment
4.Simplify
5.Tiggers, not Eeyores
6.Set Goals
7.Help Others
8.Express Gratitude
9.↓ TV
10.Show Compassion
11.Focus
12.Listen Carefully
13.Hug
14.Stay Active

More info on each is available at http://bit.ly/9iNSPk

Also based on Dr. Seligman's Positive Psychology breakthroughs we focus on creating fun, short blasts of (free) Happiness info to help people be Happier in an overwhelming world.

Thanks again for the wonderful articles.

Gregory S. Barsh, Esq.
Chief Happiness Officer
ruHap, The Happiness Company
www.ruhap.com

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Showing kindness brings happiness - 2010-04-13 17:24:04

Human beings naturally want to contribute to others- it's part of their DNA. Happiness is also at the core of being human. When we "come from" a place of happiness and contribution, it enlivens others and ourselves.

For different perspectives on happiness, particularly as it relates to aging, you may want to visit happiness-after-midlife.com/personal-development.html

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