So you want to feel good, OK here you go.

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Money begets money, the squeaky wheel gets the grease, don't worry be happy.  We've heard these a million times before, and most of the time we simply look the other way because it probably doesn't pertain to us.  After all what does it matter, I have my own issues and you have yours and for all intents and purposes the two shall never meet.  Wow, never thought of it that way, what about you, ever thought of it that way?  Yea, probably not, and why?  Well basically because you're an idiot.  Now don't get all upset, I say idiot in the most admiring and endearing way, and in no way am I implying that you are an idiot in every aspect of your life.

All kidding aside, I bring up these cliches, because life has become a series of cliches, and most of the time they just fly out of our mouth, in one ear and out the other, and we never really take things to heart.  Oops, there goes another one.  I will do my best to tow the line, and stay way from them.  Damn it, another one slipped in.  You will have to forgive me for my lack of discipline when it comes to not using cliches.  Although they do come in handy from time to time.

My main point today is to show you that if you want to feel good, maybe the place to start is to help someone less fortunate feel good.  I've heard so many times that just about the time someone hits rock bottom, at least rock bottom for them, that there will be someone there who is willing to tell you that there is always someone who is worse off then you.   It's not a matter of who is worse or better off.

 Life is nothing more then sharing the wealth, and I don't mean wealth in terms of money or possessions.  I am talking about sharing what you have inside of you.  Problem with many people is that they don't realize that they in fact do have things to share and these things are quite valuable.  It's not always about money contrary to what many people think.  The old adage that money can't by happiness is so true.  Yes it can provide a certain amount of comfort, but when it's all said and done if you are still not walking in your destiny then all the money in the world is not going to fill the void that exist and will continue to exist until you realize the reason for your creation.

If you are wanting to feel good, then do something for someone else that will make them feel good.  If you are looking for joy, sow joy into someone else's life.  Happiness sown, is happiness received.  Since we are all connected spiritually, then what goes around comes around.  That is one reason why you stay away from those who are filled with hate and discontent, if for no other reason that you don't want that stuff pouring out on you.  If you are constantly in a state of fear, anxiety, stress, or depression, then more often than not you have either allowed yourself to feed off of other's negative energy, or you have allowed yourself to fall into man's conditioning that says we have to go through these things.  In either case life is going to suck wicked bad.

Mind over matter, not always easy to believe or do, but a necessary ability if you are going to get through the constant barrage of negativity that others will throw at you.  If you are dealing with negative feelings and emotions then the only way you are going to pull yourself out of them is to sow positive energy to others.  Now some will ask how can this happen if you are in the depths of despair and your happiness tank is empty.  Sowing happiness and joy can be as easy as extending a smile to someone who is having a bad day, noticing the efforts of others and thanking them for all they do, or simply showing sympathy to others who are dealing with the same issues you might be dealing with.  When you extend the high energy of love, peace, joy, and happiness to anyone or anything in the universe it has to come back to you.  Positive energy can and never will be overpowered by the low energy of fear, hate, anger, or lack.

So, if you want to feel good, help someone else feel good.  It's as easy as you wash my back I wash yours.  Dog nab it, another pesky cliche.  Well I've done my best to limit them, but there comes a time when we have to give in to the child within.  Bottom line:  joy begets joy, happiness for happiness, and peace by virtue of peace.  It may not always be easy to bring it to the surface, but it will do some incredible things for you and for those who are the recipients of your kind gestures.  No one likes to walk around all mopey and depressed.  It is a buzz kill, but it is something that is extremely easy to overcome.  Remember this:  the degree in which you sow you will reap.  Sowing positive energy will bring back positive energy.   Given the choice: good verses bad, happy verses sad, or freedom verses bondage, which one makes more sense?  It all comes down to what you want, what you are willing to give, and in giving what you will receive.  Go out there and make someone happy, make them smile, and provide them the things that you want most in life.  It is a win win proposition, and that is the side that I want to be on all the time.