Feel Good Friday--Giving is Receiving

A story I posted on the ArtSoulWine Facebook page yesterday got me thinking. A customer in a Philadelphia pizza restaurant started an entire movement that has provided 10,000 slices of pizza from that shop to those who can’t pay. This customer left an extra $1 for a slice to someone who needed it, which the shop owner tagged with a post-it. One small action—one small dollar—has spread out in ripples that have helped hundreds, maybe thousands, of people. Brings a tear to my eye every time I think of it. 

As grumpy as you might feel after this miserable winter--maybe all the more reason--I would suggest for Feel Good Friday that you consider a similar act. Just one, just something simple. There are opportunities everywhere. Donate old towels or blankets to an animal rescue. Drop off blank note cards or writing tablets and pens to a nursing home. Pick up some spring flowers for an elderly neighbor, or send a hello card or message to someone you’ve been thinking about.

A shout out here to Vagabond Kitchen in Wheeling for giving out free cups of soup during yesterday's snow storm. Awesome. 

Though you should give without reservation or expectation, there is actually something in it for you: lower blood pressure, longer life and a happiness. Turns out that warm, fuzzy feeling is a real thing, but don’t take my word for it. There’s scientific evidence from the University of California/Greater Good Science Center and the Cleveland Clinic.

That makes Feel Good Friday feel even better. Have a wonderful weekend!