Magnificent Monday #5 | Give a Little

Well, it's back again. As much as we had hoped the weekend would last for an eternity, and that Monday was yet still far ahead of us, it wasn't. It's here once again to do all it can to drain us of all the energy and enthusiasm that remains from the weekend. But, you know how things work around here. This little feature I write, that goes by the name of 'Magnificent Monday's' has been putnin place to ensure you have a positive kickstart to your week. So, wave goodbye to those Monday blues, and clear your mind of its negativity, ready to be positively prepared for the week ahead. This weeks theme is 'Give a little'.

Now, if you are feeling slightly baffled by the inquisitve title I have just presented you with, then listen in. What I mean by 'give a little' is, in simpler terms, generosity and giving to others. I'm sure you have heard it many times before, but I honestly think this topic is such a nice thought to keep in your mind throughout the week, and it will help you to not only make yourself feel happier, but it will benefit others, too. 

Now, don't get me wrong, a little gift or two is highly exciting to receive every once in a while, but for me, nothing makes me feel happier than making others smile. Meaning, the gift can be anything. Therefore, I think giving is just as great, in fact better, than receiving. When I say gift, I don't necassarily mean a materialistic/physical present, a gift can be anything. Whether it be a helping hand to someone who needs it, a favour to help out your friend, or giving advice/positive words to someone who is down. Giving is all about doing what you can to help others and to make them smile. Please, do not feel that in order to do these things, you have to spend big bucks on a prestigous gift (however if you feel that is the gift you wish to give to someone, then go for it) simply just go out of your way to put them first do a little something for them that will make them smile. Just to let them know they are loved. It's about putting others before yourself, and trust me, you will feel the benfit of it when you know you have done something to help someone or make them smile.

This week, I want you to try your best to do as many generous things ad you can, and help out as many people as you possibly can. However, it isn't about the quantity, it's about the meaning behind it. It's no good helping someone out if you don't really want to do it, or trying to do something good for someone when you don't actually feel like it. If an act of generosoty is done with the wrong frame of mind, it will be sensed as insincere by both the recipeiver and the giver. So, when you do generous acts, ensure you do it because you want to, and because it truly is in your best interest to help that person/make them happy. Do it because you genuinely care, and that you aren't just doing it to add to the total of 'generous' things you have done. Approach this week with a selfless attitude, and do little random acts of generosity throughout the 7 days ahead, putting others first before yourself as much as you can.

Source of images: Sunnyslideup.com

One more quote I wish to share with you all, is one from the lady herself. Audrey Hepburn. I love her dearly and I especially love this quote of hers. "As you grow older you will discover you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and one for helping others."

I love this quote and feel as though it is a lovely reminder that not all gifts have to be expensive, a simple helping hand can mean the world to someone who needs it.

Hopefully you will keep this topic in mind this week, and I do hope it was an enjoyable read for you all to start off the week with. Thanks for reading! 

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