Shared happiness = increased happiness.
Positive Minds | Positive Quotes | Edition 008
(A story from the internet)
At the World Agricultural Show, a farmer who has won three consecutive awards for the quality of their maize revealed in an interview that they share their seed with their neighbours.
Puzzled, the journalist asked:
"How can you afford to share your best seed with your neighbours who compete with you every year?"
The farmer smiled and explained:
"The wind picks up the pollen from the maturing maize and spreads it from one field to another. If my neighbours grow low-quality maize, cross-pollination will constantly lower the quality of my maize. To grow good maize, I must help my neighbours grow good quality maize."
And so it is with the lives of human beings. Those who want to live meaningfully and well must contribute to enriching the lives of others.
The value of a life is measured by the number of lives it touches. And those who choose to be happy must help others to find happiness. For the well-being of each is linked to the well-being of all.
None of us wins until all of us win. Love your neighbour as yourself. Deepen this secret every day, every day. When you help the people around you grow and be good, you certainly become better.
