There is a wonderful, almost mystical, law of nature that says three of the things we want most—happiness, freedom, and peace of mind—are always attained when we give them to others.

James Russell Lowell wrote: It's not what we give but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare. Who gives of himself of his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and me.

three of the things we want most—happiness, freedom, and peace of mind—are always attained when we give them to others.

Calvin Coolidge observed, "No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave." It

Experiment with giving away this energy--in little ways at first--directing it toward yourself and toward others with no thought of gain or return. Give more than you think you can, trusting that you are richer than you think. Celebrate this richness. Give as if you had inexhaustible wealth. This is called kingly giving.

Perhaps most of all, you need to give to yourself first for a while. Then you might try giving others a tiny bit more than you think you can, consciously noting and letting go of any ideas of getting anything in return.

Let us impart all the blessings we possess, or ask for ourselves, to the whole family of mankind.

The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.

Love life, engage in it, give it all you've got. love it with a passion, because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it.

You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.

If you can dream it, then you can achieve it. You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.