We must try to contribute joy to the world!
Do you remember Roger Ebert? The movie critic? Of course you do!
Over the last eight years or so, he has been dealing with numerous surgeries and treatments for thyroid cancer which then spread to his salivary glands and jaw. After all of his pain and suffering, after losing the ability to speak and drink and eat, he still has a most joyous spirit and positive attitude towards life. As an example of this remarkable man’s attitude, below is an excerpt from his journal, shared by his wife on a recent TV appearance:
I believe that if, at the end of it all, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do.
To make others less happy is a crime. To make ourselves unhappy is where all crime starts.
We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstance, we must try.
I didn’t always know this and I am happy I lived long enough to find it out.
Wow. Whatever small problem I am dealing with, becomes even smaller as I think about Roger Ebert and his powerful words. He is now cancer-free, living a productive, active and happy life, and stands as an incredible example for all of us.
Imagine the possibilities if we all try to contribute joy to the world!
Tags: Attitude, Happiness, Health, Life, Positivity
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