There are some things that are just good to do. Noble things. Opening the door for someone. Mowing your neighbor's grass. Welcoming someone to join you at your table when the restaurant is packed. Fixing the shared fence without being asked. Capturing a run away dog and returning it to the owner. Picking up someones things that they have dropped. Cleaning up a mess that you did not create.
And of course when we do such things, we want to attract as little attention to ourselves as possible. The nobleness of an adventure disappears when we turn it into something about ourselves.
I have found that kind actions are a sure cure for the doldrums. Next time you are feeling malaise, step out and do something kind, something noble. Go the second mile. You will be glad that you did.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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