"There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up."
John Holmes
Children get angry with each other and may even become physical, but they seem to work things out and not hold grudges. They might not be easily influenced yet not set in their ways. They tend to have a fluidity about them that offers consideration, cooperation and peaceful ways. They tend to be heart centered.
As adults, there are numerous opportunities to assist with family, neighbors and strangers. It is a matter of paying attention and risking involvement. We have choice as to whether to be closed for safety or open for connection. If we risk offering from our heart, the result uplifts all who are involved.
As simple as a gentle smile while passing a stranger on the street can reset our mood. To tell a worker that his or her service is appreciated offers much needed recognition. No matter how a person presents, they have a heart that can be uplifted by sincere positive attention. The amazing thing is how it soothes the heart.
