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I don't do this often

So when I do, you know it's significant....

I'm talking about posting another's post.

Check it:

http://happyregardless.blogspot.com/2011/03/happy-91-do-something-good.html

Text follows:

"The surest way I know to feel better in almost any situation is to do something good.

"There are events, circumstances, and people who will show up in your life and create unfortunate difficulty in your world. Staying focused on these things (or these people and their actions) will bring more of the same into your life.

"So take an action to counter and offset the negative. Tip the scale. Do something good, something positive.

"Energy follows thought and matter follows energy. One thought in a positive direction will lead to another and a positive action has the power to create the change for good you desire.

"This is hard to do in times of difficulty. Believe me, I know...

"But it's the only way to create change for the better.

"There are a lot of people out there suffering right now. (And not just in Japan.) You may not be able to do a big thing or help where there is global need, but you can do a small thing--in your life and in the lives of others. And the small things add up.

"So think something good. Then do something good.

"Begin with a prayer.

"One small change.

"As a people, as a world, we need more love for each other. In your own life and the lives of those around you, you have more influence for good than you know.

"And remember above all else, prayer changes things.

"Now go get the day. : )"

Thanks, Kathleen.

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