#331 chain of joy

I have written before about how notes of appreciation that take five minutes to write can have impact far beyond the time it took to write them.*  

Here is another example: I sent a birthday present to my sister which included a gift to the non-profit agency that she runs.  She, in turn, called a colleague to share her joy in receiving it.  Her dear colleague extended the love-fest by writing me a note saying:  "The joy you bring into Amelia's life overflows into mine."  

What a beautiful sentiment.  We sometimes forget that small acts which make others happy have a ripple effect beyond the original recipient.  Making someone's day tends to make more-than-one-someone's day as the happy person spreads joy to others.

What small act can you perform that gives someone a smile?  Try to be the start of a joy reaction today.

-- beth triplett
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*See #14, June 15, 2012