Warning: this article may include counter-intuitive thinking and may or may not blow your mind from it's true yet completely unoriginal content.... reader participation is advised...
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If you live in the lower mainland of BC, you'll be used to days and days of rain. The character of Forest in the movie "Forest Gump" describes the various types of rain he encounters while in Vietnam and I can't help but think that we could one-up even him. I mean, we have our "big ol' fat rain", the rain that is part-hail part-wet, the rain that makes your hair become frizzy the moment you walk out of the door and after the bajillionth day in a row it can get a little depressing. So, here's my second tip on keeping your life a little brighter when the sun isn't wanting to shine (or it is bipolar like the weather we've had lately).
My first tip was to be thankful because it really helps to break the negative cycle when you see it start to form, my second is an additionally useful tool that will hopefully not only turn your frown upside down but might even help out the town!
Our culture is constantly emphasizing treating yourself. And it's nice to get a new outfit or to have that treat or to do whatever it is that you do for you. I have those things... you have those things... and they are probably pretty awesome... but not very long lasting. I mean, new outfits get old... and treats, well, it's a lot harder getting them off of you once they're on (Ladies, you know what I mean!)
Now, a way to save your pocket book and your thighs, is one amazing old tip straight from the Bible....are you ready for it...
drum roll (funny fact, I can't roll my tongue... like "roll up the rim", I just can't... if you can, go for the drum roll)
Here it is...
Love other people. What?
Love other people. Yo!
Love. Other. People
Not go make out with the next stranger....
That would be kind of weird...
When I say love I mean the following. This is out of the Bible but I promise you it's good stuff... Imagine people treating you like this and how different the world would be (ladies, imagine this embodied in a guy and don't tell me you aren't interested! Guys, I'm pretty sure this is just as appealing for you... just imagine the word "love" being your love)
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13:4-8a)
I know I've been dragging these blogs on and you are probably crazy busy right now but hear me out, it's almost over, I promise...
When you start to love other people, in my experience, it is crazy energizing. Whether it's telling a friend how much you love them on facebook or serving people who need help or letting something go that you always rub in another person's face because you want to hurt them... just let it go.
Encourage, forgive and love... try it. I dare you. See if giving a homeless person something to eat or giving someone a hug ... just see if it doesn't make any difference. I heard that 10 hugs a day makes you a more fulfilled person. I don't know how they would have tested that, but the times in my life where I've felt loved and supported and cared for have been the happiest times in my life. Love without bitterness and don't over exhaust yourself with worrying or work... treat yourself if you want, but loving is going to make a much bigger impact and it will never get old, cost you money or make you fat... pretty neat deal eh?
So, when the rain is pouring, your hair is crazy frizzy and you have no idea what to wear because the weather just can't make up its mind, try givin' a little love and see if it doesn't bring some joy to your day :)
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