Scatter joy, and may it all come back to you
Back in September I received a birthday card with the image above on the front ("Scatter joy") and inside it simply says: “and may it all come back to you.”
It seems à propos to share it now. As we enter the holiday season in many countries while also feeling concern about our political dramas and where they might lead, it is easy to feel anxious. What is going to happen? What does it all mean for our democracy? And how can we avoid political polarization at our dinner table?
Quite simply: Scatter joy. Bring your best self to your daily activities, with joy and generosity. Don’t measure who is deserving and who is not. Scatter joy irrespective of the actions of others. Your well will never run dry.
Trust that it will all come back to you. It may not come right away, but I am confident that it will be returned to you in ways that will delight and surprise you.
To scatter joy is one of the best gifts we can give, not only to our families but to everyone we encounter this holiday season.
May the month of December be joyful for you and yours.
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