The beneficial beauty of selfless acts

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The beneficial beauty of selfless acts

Al was a smart man. He knew that generous acts benefit everyone,

including yourself. The small actions you take now, no matter how

insignificant they may seem, can have profound effects that you may

never know about. Sometimes, just living as a good example has the

power to inspire. Not quite as well-known are the physical and mental

benefits that being a positive force can have for you. When you help

others, stress decreases and causes less physical harm. Work and

athletic performance improve. A positive attitude appears. And the

mind is eased as troubles are put in perspective. Doing for others can

involve a small gesture (pick up trash, write a note of encouragement,

offer to mow your neighbor's lawn) or an ambitious undertaking

(volunteer at a neighborhood center, mentor a coworker, work with

disadvantaged youth). Make a habit of thinking " What can I do today to

make someone's life easier? "