"What greater bliss than to look back on days spent in usefulness, in doing good to those around us."

Dorothea Dix

How Warren Buffett chooses the people he works with - I think one should generally be guided by that - everywhere...

Warren Buffett Says Integrity Is the No. 1 Trait to Look For!

...If a new hire doesn’t have integrity, you’d better hope they’re ‘dumb and lazy.’

The Science of Doing Good Studies show that small acts of kindness release serotonin and oxytocin - aka happiness chemicals.

You’re literally rewiring your brain for more joy every time you help someone.

So whether it’s a kind word, a protest sign, or a vote for justice, it’s also an investment in your own well-being.

I had the CUTEST thing happen at the thrift store! so I was over at the book section looking at books and then this kid (maybe 6-7) comes running over to me and was talking really fast while trying to catch his breath so I could really understand what he was saying.
so I looked around and stood up real fast cause I thought maybe something was wrong and he needed help. but he was actually just SUPER excited and said that he found the coolest thing ever and he wanted me to go see.
and he lead me to the toy section and was just like "look at this!! is it not the coolest ever!??" and he was showing me all the toys he thought was cool and he kept asking his mom if he could get anything. she said "no" every time. without even looking at them or asking how much they were. meanwhile she had a giant handful of clothes for herself(not to judge or anything but like really? you get all that and your kid gets nothing??).
but anyways he was showing me all of them and I had found a Minecraft bee stuffie that was really cute and showed it to him and he LOVED IT. he went to ask if he could have it and came back over without it and said that his mom wouldn't let him get anything.
so I aksed him where he had put it and I picked it up and took it to the counter and started paying for it. but he got upset when I was paying for it because he wanted it and he thought I was buying it for me and I was just like "I know you want it bud, I'm buying it for you!" and the way his eyes lit up and he looked at me and said "you're buying it for me?" and I just smiled at him at said "of course bud".
and after I'd payed I handed it to him and he hugged it so tight and spun in a circle and said really loudly and excitedly " THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER!!!!!" like loud enough that everyone in the store looked over and smiled. and then he ran to his mom and told her that I bought it for him and told his brother and he was so excited.
I got a lot of dirty looks from his mom. like to the point I thought there was gonna be a fight started in the middle of a thrift store. but I didn't care, I was just happy it made him happy! I wasn't expecting it to make him THAT happy, but I'm glad it did!!! it was adorable.
after I went back to the books he walked by and I asked him if he had come up with a name for it yet and he was like "oh my gosh I didn't think of that!" and he thought for a minute and said "bumble!" so now its name is bumble!
anyways I just thought that was super cute and I really hope it continues to make him happy! I hope it can be one of those good memories that stick with you forever and always make you happy. but yeah that's my highlight of the week/year! :3
I hope that brought you a smile too

"One of the secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others."

Lewis Carroll

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Do Good December - Day 31: Plan some new acts of kindness to do in 2025 #dogood

Do Good December - Day 30: Let someone know how much you appreciate them and why #dogood

Do Good December - Day 29: Turn off digital devices and really listen to people #dogood

Do Good December - Day 28: Be kind to the planet. Eat less meat and use less energy #dogood

Do Good December - Day 27: Call a relative who is far away to say hello and have a chat #dogood

Do Good December - Day 26: Get outside. Pick up litter or do something kind for nature #dogood

Do Good December - Day 25: Treat everyone with kindness today, including yourself! #dogood

Do Good December - Day 24: Bring joy to others. Share something which made you laugh #dogood

Do Good December - Day 23: Choose to give or receive the gift of forgiveness #dogood

Do Good December - Day 22: Congratulate someone for an achievement that may go unnoticed #dogood

Do Good December - Day 21: Appreciate kindness and thank people who do things for you #dogood

Do Good December - Day 20: Help others by giving away something that you don’t need #dogood

Do Good December - Day 19: Contact someone who may be alone or feeling isolated #dogood