Cheerfulness

A Virtues Moment

CHEERFULNESS

"Cheerfulness is seeing the bright side and looking for the good in whatever happens. It is maintaining a positive attitude of optimism and confidence. When we give cheerfully we are wholeheartedly helpful. Even when life is challenging, we make the best of it. We trust that all will be well. We nurture happiness. A cheerful smile can light up everyone's day."

-excerpted with permission from Virtues Reflection Cards by Linda Kavelin Popov. http://virtuestraining.com/24_products

Vaughn Merritt exudes cheerfulness! This twenty-something young man works as a food sample server at Costco in Issaquah, WA. Whenever I am there and hear the most enthusiastic cheerful voice "selling" free samples, I know Vaughn is geniunely talking with customers, smiling with his mouth and his eyes, showing friendliness to everyone who goes by. Some young men his age would not relish wearing a hair net over his cool beard and standing for several hours a day giving out free samples, but this young man gives the best of himself, cheerfully. I know his Christian faith gives him a sense of purpose and being the best he can be at anything he does.

Here's to you, Vaughn, for making the world a better place!

Questions for reflection:

What helps me to be cheerful even when life is challenging?
How can I give the best of myself in whatever I do?
Whose cheerfulness brightens my day?

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Would you like to:

Live your life with more purpose, determination, love and peacefulness?

Communicate more clearly, respectfully, and peacefully with family members, colleagues, students?

Set clear boundaries and stick to them?

If so, please join us for the annual

VIRTUES SUMMER INSTITUTE

Come join us in Seattle in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in for this annual event!

"The Virtues Project has totally transformed my life-as a teacher, mother, and individual!"- Linda Myrick, Bellevue, WA

June 21 & 22

Awakening the Gifts of Character: Introduction to The Virtues Project

June 23

Setting Your Sail: A one day practicum in Virtues Project Strategies

Jun 24, 25, 26

The Virtues Project Facilitator Program

At Seattle University; lodging available on-site. Clock hours for teachers.

Early Bird Discounts before May 1.

Details at http://virtuestraining.com/32_virtues_summer_