Sometimes I wonder how other living beings co-exist.Of course the deer is hunted down by the ever-powerful tiger but how would you explain instances where a wolf nurses a lion cub, which lost its mother? Or when a wild elephant stays with its young that has fallen into a pit , without concern to its own safety?
I get goosebumps when I read such articles in the news. These animals, without the supposedly-human sixth sense put us to shame. And we humans constantly want better lives, but we are actually debasing ourselves.
We are running around in circles trying to be satisfied with life. The minute we stop running, the world as we know it would reach a stand-still.I am sane enough to realize we will never stop, irrespective of the amount of natural disasters that come our way.
But what I realize is that in another Hundred years, we'd be mere husks of humanity.
And I want to do my best to stave off this possibility.
We have the notion that compassion is extending help to those who may not be privileged as we are.
We fail to realize that in daily life, our friends, our family or acquaintances sometimes need compassion too.
How to make a Sad person Happy?
1. A person could be sad for many reasons, sometimes they just need a patient ear, so listen.
2. I came across this pearl of wisdom--"Never ask what is wrong. Ask how you can help." The person may not want to share what is troubling them, but if you are keen on helping them, ask them how you can help.
3. Sometimes even when you extend your desire to help, they may be skeptical. Let them know you are still waiting with your hand held out.
4. These things will make them realize that someone is willing to bring them out of their gloom.That will certainly alleviate the depression.
5. Give them chocolate. It has been scientifically proven to make us feel better.
6. Try to cheer them up by sharing common activities together. Laughter is truly contagious.
7. Give them inexpensive, but funny gifts.
Case in point: I once received a crude stone with my name painted on it. I didn't know whether I should laugh or throw it back.But it made me happy. :) Or how about an ice-cream of their favorite flavor?
8. If they are female,show them pictures of female actors with nose jobs and tell the person they have a wonderful nose.
9. If they are male, show them pictures of female actors who've done all kinds of jobs. That will surely perk them up .(Pun intended);-D
10. Give them time to heal but stay with them all the while.
Remember someday you may need a shoulder to lean on.
This list is never ending. Are there other ways to make people happy? Do let me know :)
Lovely.... :D
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