One More Day Alive

ALL OUT OF LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY?

Here’s 7 ways to fill up your heart!

By Columnist Chris Benguhe – Author of Overcoming Life’s 7 Common Tragedies: Opportunities for Discovering God.

If you don’t have a special someone to spend Valentine’s Day with this weekend, all the extra amor in the air is bound to get you down.

If your heart is feeling like its running on empty, then why not fill it up with what Valentine’s Day is REALLY about – REAL love – not just romance! There is a whole lot more love around you then you realize. 

Our lives are naturally enriched by surrounding ourselves with those that love us. From family to friends, and even people we meet for a moment in passing. We all can reinforce each other with love.

Here are 7 simple ways to find it and fill up your heart—

1.    Visit an older friend or relative or simply stop by a senior center to share some goodwill and cheer.

2.    Volunteer your time at a charity – St. Vincent de Paul is my favorite.

3.    Pick one person who has helped you the most this year and bring them a Valentine’s gift just because.

4.    Reach out to a neighbor.

5.    Call a long lost friend or relative just to say hello.

6.    Pick 5 people out who help you throughout the year and say thanks (hint – a police officer, your garbage man, your mail carrier and that cashier at the grocery store who always smiles and remembers your name for starters.)

7.    Spend the day smiling and saying hello to everyone you encounter.

And remember it’s not about whether the glass is half full or half empty – it’s about the value of the glass. The glass of your life is always valuable because you can fill it up with lots of love!

Read more of Chris Benguhe’s inspirational thoughts in his latest book available at Amazon through the link below-

 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0809143917?ie=UTF8&tag=beyondtragedy-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0809143917

Chris Benguhe is a columnist for the Catholic Sun and the Author of “Overcoming Life’s 7 Common Tragedies: Opportunities for Discovering God.”

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