When you perform a good deed for someone, whether it be family, friend or stranger, their look of expression exhibits gratitude. Their appreciation for your generosity and kindness in giving of yourself and your time is reciprocated with a smile, a kiss, a hug, a handshake or words of thanks and praise.
And it’s a good feeling; it gives us a sense of self-satisfaction and prideful joy. Because it feels good, almost intoxicating, we tend to do more good deeds. As for the recipient of your actions, their positive experience compels them to try and do the same for others. Spreading the wealth of selflessness…that’s the cycle of goodness.
It’s the power to connect with people and let them know that there is good in the world and in everyone’s heart. Seeing all those happy people and their smiles, truly makes one proud. You can never forget the look on a person’s face when they express sincere gratitude and acknowledgement.
When we share an experience, a positive one at that, we form bonds. Perpetuating the cycle of goodness, that’s the bond…the synergy of doing something exceptional for someone in a selfless manner.
We can all incorporate this into our daily lives. A simple act can go a long way for someone in need. We must never forget the power of the human heart…goodness is the key that can link the hearts of many.
Midlife, Maniacal & Me 
“goodness is the key that can link the hearts of many”- This line took my heart 💕😄 great post 👏
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Thanks so much for the kind words!
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Your last image says it all, we must be the light, no matter what! Thank you for the beautiful reminder…
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Thanks so much Kimberlee!
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It’s always a pleasure, Mark!
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Do good, be a good person, and always strive to make people laugh instead of cry. 😀
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Good karma is eventually all that we will have left to ferry us safely to the other side of life…your post has inspired me in a sense that no matter how dark your world is…one must never forget to be the illumination from whithin😊😊
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Glad it gave you some sense of inspiration and thank you for your kinds words of appreciation.
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This is a motto I have always followed, but surprisingly you may meet some who feel it’s you’re duty to good towards them and they show no appreciation either. That’s when the challenge begins because you continue to do good even without being appreciated.
Thank you for sharing this.
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That is so true, but in light of it all, it always pays to do good in some shape or form. Thanks so much for your insightful comment.
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Thank you Mark, as always a pleasure to hear from you and leave you’re kind feedback.
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Oops I’ve responded to the wrong comment.
However Mark this was a lovely piece and an encouraging one, yes you’re right positivity pays off, maybe not in the ways we want sometimes but it sure does.
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Such a beautiful message…. Great, very uplifting. 😉 ❤
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Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!
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