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Ten Days of Happiness: Day 6

Fidal (Grace) 16 Ala (Loftiness) 177 B.E. - Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Ten Days of Happiness:
Day 6

Our journey continues with another action that's simple and meaningful.

Helping others is closely linked to happiness, so today we’re exploring ways to include more acts of kindness in our day. This is particularly important when those around us are facing difficult times. When you do something kind for someone else, you make a difference for them and this also enhances your own wellbeing too.

Here are three ideas for small acts that you can do today. Try one of these or come up with your own:

Treat people with a little extra kindness today, including yourself. I contemplate my actions, and I know that to treat people with extra kindness I must think before I speak or act.

Ask a loved one how they're feeling and really listen to them. I listen to the voice on the phone. Distance prevents face to face conversations, so I can't be sure without seeing the person's face how they really feel.

Offer to help someone who might be lonely or in need of support. Can a telephone conversation alleviate loneliness? I hope so, because I have no other means of conversing with any of my siblings.

What act of kindness will you do today?

Do the dishes for my roommate, who usually washes them.