Happiness Tool #1: Giving/Sharing

One of my daily philosophies of life is "CHOOSE HAPPINESS". But how? My next few posts will consist of  simple tools you can use to create more happiness in your daily life.

 Happiness Tool #1: Giving/Sharing

"He who has not learned the blessed art of sharing has not learned the true path to happiness, for happiness comes only by sharing. And let it be forever remembered that all riches may be embellished and multiplied by the simple process of sharing them where they may serve others. And let it be also remembered that the space one occupies in the hearts of his fellowmen is determined precisely by the service he renders through some form of sharing his blessings."

---Napoleon Hill, The Master-Key To Riches

Imagine a world where you couldn't share or give of yourself. You could  have a beautiful voice and talent for singing, but couldn't ever sing for anyone. You could have the ability to bake a sinfully delicious chocolate cake, but couldn't ever give a taste to anyone. You could have millions of dollars in the bank, but couldn't spend a dime on anyone but yourself. You could have a vast amount of knowledge in your area of expertise, but couldn't share that knowledge with anyone. You could own a lovely, spacious home, but couldn't share it with friends and family. What an empty existence it would be indeed! 

The reality is, a person's life is not their possessions, but their investments of themselves.

How can you give of yourself today? Think about the ways which you may share of your time, talents, skills, emotional energy and financial resources. As you begin to give of yourself, you will notice that you will start to have more and more to share with the world. What we share expands. Happy Giving!