So a friend of mine who is studying alot of ethics related areas right now was talking with me and my psych obsessed friend about something he likes to call the "Mercy Project". Basically, it's a way of living, where every day you do something that will relieve some small weight on someone's shoulders. Whether it be lettignt hem off on those two bucks they owe you, telling them they have a great smile when they're having an "ugly day" or forgiving someone for something that isn't really that important. These small acts of "mercy" start to foster a warm, inviting aura and are supposedly very good for business (thats the ethics part).
But my psych friend was talking about how these random acts of kindness are actually extremely beneficial for the psyche of the person delivering them. Apparently, the hormone released when one does a good deed have a similar affect to the endorphins released from exercise. So while you may not burn calories from giving someone a word of encouragement, you can get a rush yourself...
Something to think about implementing, eh?
Stay Beautiful, Loves,
IK
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