Approach all situations in life with an attitude of goodwill. In doing so, you will generally experience an easier, more enjoyable journey with better outcomes. Some keys points to consider are:
If you approach all situations in life with an attitude of goodwill, you can hold your head high no matter what the outcomes may be. So pause, recenter yourself around a pure heart, and go forth with a genuine desire for all good things.
- Goodwill involves a heavy dose of kindness and a sincere desire to help others. It often requires less ego, and more love.
- What is coming between you and kindness? Figure it out, and fix it. Kindness is rule #1.
- Don’t forget to be kind to yourself. Oddly enough, sometimes we treat others nicely, while sacrificing our own health and happiness. Kindness to yourself and others can and should coexist.
- Forgiveness is important in the arena of goodwill. Forgive others and yourself on a regular basis. Read my previous writings on this subject here.
- Short term evils may prevail from time to time, but good always wins in the end. Hence, choose to play the long game of goodwill towards others and yourself.
- A spirit of goodwill is contagious. It only takes one person to start a positive trend. Be that person.
- Others sense, and often reflect, the signals you send out into the world. Sincerity and a friendly disposition sends a signal of goodwill to those around you.
- As others reflect your goodwill, you will become more successful in your own endeavors.
- Looking for the good in any situation is the basis of optimism. If you are optimistic about your outcomes, the better the chances are that you will find a way to achieve your desired outcomes.
- Take a genuine interest in others, and find a way to help them. Replace "What is in it for me?" with "How may I serve you?".
- As the Zig Ziglar once said, "If you help enough people get want they want, you can have everything you want!"
- Think happy and kind thoughts. Even if you cannot speak or act in a given situation, use the power of positive thought and prayer.
If you approach all situations in life with an attitude of goodwill, you can hold your head high no matter what the outcomes may be. So pause, recenter yourself around a pure heart, and go forth with a genuine desire for all good things.