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About Yourself Too

By Ruth Elizabeth StiffPublished 9 months ago 1 min read
Helping others helps us too

“To make a difference in someone’s life,

you don’t have to be

brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect.

You just have to care.”

You literally just need to be a friend.

One of the kindest things

we can do for anybody

is to sit down with him or her

and listen.

This kind of compassion

is one of the most warmhearted ways

to show someone

that we genuinely care for them.

This shows unity and a commitment

to encouraging and uplifting others.

The other person

will feel valued

and they themselves

will find the strength needed

to ‘face’ life itself.

Never underestimate

how much your kindness

helps another person.

A gentle smile

for someone we may never see again,

a complete stranger

standing at the bus stop,

can make all the difference

to their day.

And we feel good too.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

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About the Creator

Ruth Elizabeth Stiff

History and knowledge, especially about the Earth, are my passions. I enjoy putting my thoughts to paper and I always try to encourage self-motivation and love for life. LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

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    Written by Ruth Elizabeth Stiff