Maybe I am the weird one, but I find giving to be a great source of joy.
It's even better when you've put time and thought into it, and you can watch their face when they open a gift from you.
Even better still is when they aren't expecting it.
But want to know what the best is?
When they never know it was you.
I don't mean that in a creepy stalker way, just in a "there is nothing more fun than giving secret service" way.
I don't find the joy in getting recognition for the kind things I may or may not do. I love watching someones face when they get something nice from someone and they don't know who it is.
That way, there is no obligation to pay back the person who did something for you. Then if you feel the need to give something, than you have to pay it forward.
Try it sometime, if you are having a bad day. Find someone to do something nice for.
Maybe give that little crying girl a quarter.
Give that friend who did bad on a test a hug.
Take that sick classmate/co-worker some soup or crackers or juice or something.
Being kind and giving doesn't mean big and flashy, or expensive.
The more sincere and from the heart it is, the better.
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