So this is pretty random but it had such an "aha!" effect on me that I wanted to write about it. I was in church yesterday, not for mass or anything, just reflecting and hangin' out with the G-man, being alone and quiet with my thoughts. But after a little praying I started reading my book and I came across a chapter that hit me. It read as follows:
"I guess it all comes down to deciding how long you want to be happy. If you just want moments of happiness, I suspect pleasure and possessions can satisfy. If you want to be happy for an hour, take a nap. If you want to be happy for a whole day, go shopping. If you want to be happy for a weekend, go fishing. If you want to be happy for a month, TAKE A TRIP TO AUSTRALIA. If you want to be happy for a year, inherit a fortune. But if you want to be happy for a lifetime, find a way to make a difference in other people's lives.Let your life speak"
Weird that he picked Australia to be happy in, I mean I totally get it though.Just because Im across the friggin world doesnt mean I can't help out this community. So with that Im meeting with a youth volunteer group tomorrow to hopefully start helping out in any way I can! This should be a good way to meet people too. Be the change you want to see in the world, right?
That's such a great idea Mel! I know it will be incredibly rewarding and will give you a greater sense of community. I am so proud of you :) Keep on writing!
ReplyDeleteWell said! And I couldn't agree more.
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