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Sharing Something of Value

Sharing Something of Value
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Someone shared the Chinese proverb with me.  I have always found wisdom in words from the orient. Is it because they are exotic?  Or simply bubbling with insight?  In any case, I started thinking about what kinds of things have value to others, to me.  This story came from those musings.

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Sharing Something of Value –  #450

The Chinese have a saying – “When someone shares with you something of value, you have an obligation to share it with others.” You could apply that to many things – knowledge, money, gratitude,  even smiles.

Imagine considering it an obligation to smile at someone else, every time someone smiles at you. The question is whether a smile is something of value. What do you think?     

I remember hearing that a smile is an instant face lift. And indeed, a smiling face is so much more attractive than one with a frown drawn on it.           

Watch attractive elderly women. They know the secret of the face-lifting smile.  You will rarely see them without a smile on their lips.  And you can’t help thinking how lovely they are.    

What else do you receive of value that should be shared?           

We Americans are generous with sharing our wealth; from donations to the Red Cross and Salvation Army, to funding of Wounded Warrior to individual help provided anonymously when we hear there is a need. To those who receive much, much is expected.        

We seem to have learned the Chinese lesson well, although it never hurts to be reminded.

P.S.  

Different times form different values.  Living through the depression as a young adult, my grandmother found value in making things last. Even when times changed for the better, she continued to save string in a ball. Her notes were written on the backs of used envelopes. Drippings from this morning’s bacon fried green tomatoes for dinner. Sure is different from today’s use-and-discard approach.

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Filed Under: Advice and Encouragement, Family and Friendship Tagged With: Inspiration, life lessons, smiles, smiling

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  1. Cathie Taylor says

    July 29, 2018 at

    Thanks Annette for another thought provoking message! Have a blessed day! Hugs

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    • Annette Eleanor Petrick says

      August 15, 2018 at

      Love to hear from you so frequently, Cathie.

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    • Annette Petrick says

      August 18, 2018 at

      My pleasure, Cathie.

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