Feeding Others
Bubba continued, “One of the most powerful ways to continue feeding the positive dog throughout your life is to be a feeder of others. When you feed others you feed yourself.”
“So how do I feed others besides smiling and laughing?” asked Matt. He now had a taste for what positivity could do and was hungry for a double portion of positivity in his life.
“Well a great place to start is by being kind,” answered Bubba. “In fact, I believe that changing the world begins with simple acts of kindness. Instead of looking at others as objects you see them as living, breathing forms of life that need your kindness to blossom. Like water and sunlight, your kindness nurtures others and makes the world a better place. A kind word, a kind message, a kind act, and a helping paw can make all the difference, and the feeling you get from sharing kindness actually benefits you the most. In Jade's book there was a study that showed that volunteers who shared their kindness and helped others received numerous health benefits that enhanced their immune system, health, and longevity.”
Matt loved the research Bubba shared with him and made a mental note so he wouldn't forget:
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