Never Be too 'Tyred' to Give

Hi all you awesome readers.

I just want to take this moment to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to enter your inbox every Monday morning and allowing me the time to share a small piece of inspiration.

Instead of my usual Monday email which starts with a story and then a message I want to do something a little different today by sharing something that I experienced last Friday afternoon.

Walking back from the gym all exhausted and listening to chilled music on my iPod as i always do, I noticed two religious guys standing by a car looking a little worried, so I went across the road to see what was going on and noticed they had a flat tyre, so being all friendly I offered them a hand in changing the wheel, which was a good thing as they were struggling. In an instant I was no longer exhausted from gym and when I had finished changing the tyre, they thanked me so much, its amazing how small things make a big impact in peoples lives. It was at that point after they thanked me where a thought struck me like a lightening bolt... Why should they be the thankful ones.... I should be the one to thank THEM for giving me the opportunity to help.

There are two lessons in this small exercise which I am grateful to have experienced; the first being; When we do something of generosity we always leave feeling so much better so much more alive and so much happier than the person who we helped. So don’t you think it makes sense to always thank the people that we help. This is such an interesting point of view, because with this in mind giving becomes easier and so many more opportunities will arise where you can always be ready to help and give fully of yourself. The second valuable lesson is that by being awake and aware of our surroundings, we can contribute so much to society in ways you would never imagine. Look up, look around and notice there are always ways to do great things and together we can make the world an easier, friendlier place to live.

May you have an incredible week, where you get the opportunity to be awesome at every corner.

Darren Zwiers

The Quote:

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein