Giving you the whole enchilada on day one
Welcome to my “down and dirty” Good Mood Gig Campaign blog. I’m so happy you decided to stop by.
I’ll be blogging here for the next thirty days – until the end of the phase one voting for the SAM-e Good Mood Gig Talent Search. I hope you’ll stick around to share the journey, and – even better – the conversation.
In this very first post, I’d like to share my number one, favorite way of putting myself in a good mood. Are you ready? Here it is:
Do something to put someone else in a good mood.
Yep. That’s it. Some people call this “paying it forward,” a term made popular in the 2000 movie of a similiar name. I still haven’t seen the movie, but I love the concept of doing something nice for someone for no reason. I can be in the foulest mood, but if I have the chance to do something nice for someone (and I take that chance), my mood gets turned around 100% of the time.
Try it. You don’t have to make any sweeping gestures. Holding a door open, offering a stranger exact change for their purchase at the grocery store, paying the toll of the person in the car behind you, just smiling … each of these small good deeds can change someone’s day in potentially big ways.
The world is an amazingly connected place – especially now in the world of Web 2.0 where everything we do and say can – if we choose – be captured, archived, and shared across the internet. More than ever, the words of one of my favorite sayings rings true:
All things by immortal power,
Near or far,
Hiddenly
To each other linkèd are,
That thou canst not stir a flower
Without troubling of a star;
– William Blake
Lend a hand or a smile, and you’ll discover that you can stir your own mood as well as someone else’s … and maybe even a star or two.
October 7th, 2009 at 7:40 AM
Jamie,
I love the concept of “paying it forward.” There’s something about doing a good deed without expecting anything in return. It’s a great reminder to put others before ourselves. Especially when your reward is feeling all warm and fuzzy inside ; )
Looking forward to seeing what you will share over the next 29 days!
~ Stephanie
October 7th, 2009 at 8:56 AM
Jamie, You’re an inspiration. Enjoy the day!
October 7th, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Jamie, this is a great thing you have here! Thanks for the reminder to “do unto others” – makes a huge difference, and the look of surprise on people’s faces is priceless! You are a shoo-in for this contest in my eyes!
October 7th, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Jamie, I’ve loved that verse since childhood. So very true! Peace and good luck with your blog!
xo
October 7th, 2009 at 11:29 AM
@Stephanie – I already knew you were a pay it forward kind of gal.
Tks for coming by and leaving a comment – now I’M feeling all warm and fuzzy. 
@Heidi – Thanks. That means a lot. Hope you enjoy the day, too!
@Rebecca – Yes The Golden Rule is a great one to live by. Thanks for your vote of confidence & you’re votes! 😉
@Cynthia – It is a beautiful quote, isn’t it? Makes you feel small and big all at the same time. Maybe a theme for a photo series??