One of my buddies
tracks
what he calls
the Troll Index.
He’ll post a photo
on social media
of himself
wearing a mask.
Then he’ll count how many trolls
comment on that post.
A high number of trolls,
he’s found,
correlates to a COVID surge.
Trolls are usually paid
by entities to stop
actions from being taken.
More trolls
means more concern
those actions will be taken.
Which means
if you want
that action to be taken,
push HARDER
when the trolls are raging.
It costs the food bank in my city
$1 to supply someone with a meal.
$1.
Most of us have $1 to give.
That $1 not only benefits
the person needing the meal.
It often benefits us.
When I help another person,
I feel good about myself.
I feel grateful.
I feel generous.
I’m changing the world
for the better,
making a difference.
Someone’s day is happier
because I helped them.
I receive all these good feelings
and more
for $1.
That’s a bargain.
Consider giving to someone or some entity
today.
It could be a free gift
like smiling at a stranger
or holding a door open for them.
But it will make the world
a better place
and might give you
a boost of happiness.