Happiness Changing Lives

December 23, 2008 by · 4 Comments
Filed under: In the workplace, Practicing Happiness 

I received a Christmas card from someone whose name I did not recognize.  Inside was one of the most poignant messages I’ve ever received from a workshop participant:

“Jim,

I attended your Happiness Seminar at the Cleveland VA Medical Center in October.  It could not have come at a better time for me.  I had, only the week before, finally sought help for my chronic depression.  Some of the tools you presented fit well into the healing plan I developed with my counselor.

Your 13 Principles of Happiness and the advice to eliminate stressors and take my own oxygen first have been instrumental in my progress.  Thank you.

I just want to let you know that warm thoughts are with you throughout the holiday season.”

Wow!  You are welcome!

Knowing that the work I do can create positive changes in the lives of those I touch:  Priceless.  This is why I do what I do.

Happiness — and helping people access that happiness — changes lives.  Way cool!

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4 Responses to “Happiness Changing Lives”
  1. Tom Dankowski says:

    It’s great to get that feedback so quickly. I don’t think many of us really understand or realize how much we influence people, be it negatively or positively. When we do get the feedback it is a strong learning experience for us and resonates strongly within us. Keep up the good work, Jim. TOM

  2. jsmith says:

    Tom, I agree. We influence people all the time (+/-), often w/o realizing it. I appreciate the affirmation — it feeds my soul :)

  3. Lisa says:

    Isn’t unexpected positive feedback amazing?!? It’s like a hug in written form. Like a warm cup of chai (or coffee if you prefer) enveloping you in its warmth and comfort on a cold winter’s day. You just want to wrap yourself in its warmth and cocoon/shelter there for a wonderful moment.

    (Or am I the only one who sees it that way?? LOL)

    Enjoy the moment Jim!

  4. Coach Jim says:

    Exactly. Precisely. Just like a warm hug. Love that!

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