21 Reasons . . . for Anything

You’ve got JJ today.  The theme continues with 21 reasons . . . but, given I don’t mind posting (long as I have some sort of idea what to write about) . . . I opted for 21 reasons for doing anything someone might request of us—long as it’s decent, legal, and something within our capacity/capability of doing (and, if it’s not, we find or suggest an option).

It’s something that:

1. 1. is kind to do
   2. we do from the heart
   3. makes us happy
   4. makes us a better person
   5. we don’t intentionally seek gratitude for
   6. results in the requesting person smile
   7. lessens the requesting person’s load (and that’s a great thing)
   8. is supportive / helpful / enlightening
   9. provides purpose
   10. offers a sense of satisfaction
   11. isn’t a big deal, so we do it with a smile
   12. makes us feel good / accomplished
   13. we learn from
   14. could inspire others
   15. enhances our self-confidence or self-respect
   16. may help us meet new people / make new friends
   17. prompts us to do/give your best
   18. may alleviate our own sense of apprehension / stress / sadness by focusing on the task (in other words, it distracts)
   19. sets a good example / inspires others (to be equally giving)
   20. may result in us getting assistance when we require it
   21. good = good (there’s that cosmos / kismet belief that if you do good, you receive good).

So, there you have it—my contribution to 21 reasons.  Nothing mind-blowing or earth-shattering.  Just some food for thought.

I’m curious as to what Cousin Reynalda will come up with for Saturday’s post.  Linda and I saw her frantically jotting notes this morning as she gulped back a mega-sized mug of coffee (her fourth).  Linda’s thinking “scary”, I’m thinking “melodramatic” (he-he).

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