Loveday Farmer

When we ask for help we give a gift. Someone gets to give of their time or energy or expertise, and the giving makes them happy, makes them feel good..

Asking for what you truly want can be an act of generosity.

To Make Someone Happy, Ask for Help

“Give full attention and devotion to each act.” – Marcus Aurelius

“The real heroes aren’t the people doing things; the real heroes are the people noticing things, paying attention.” – John Green

Tell me what you pay attention to and I will tell you who you are.” – José Ortega y Gasset

• “The fleeting attention most of us give to the events of our lives epitomizes the attitude of mindlessness. We must constantly apply the fundamental rule of life—the distinction between ‘what is up to us’ and what is ‘not up to us’—and that is accomplished by focusing our attention on that which is within our control at this present momen

“Everywhere and all the time it lies within your power to be reverently contented with your present lot, to behave justly to such people as are presently at hand, and to deal skillfully with your present impressions so that nothing may steal into your mind which you have not adequately grasped.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Nobody sees a flower—really—it is so small it takes time—we haven’t time—and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.” – Georgia O’Keeffe