Look for Helpers

Look for the Helpers

“When I was a boy and I’d see scary things in the news, my mother would say, ‘Look for the helpers.  You’ll always find people who are helping.’ To this day, I remember her words and I’m always comforted that there are so many helpers, so many caring people in this world.” – Fred Rogers

I saw this quote and it stopped me in my tracks.  Here are my takeaways.  I would love to hear yours.

1. Place a premium on selflessness.  Actively seek to surround yourself with people who have a servant, not entitled, mindset.  They’ll be happier and you’ll be happier as well.  
2. Great people are everywhere. Despite what we see on the news, there are so many awesome people in the world.  It’s important to celebrate the goodness in humanity.  
3. We choose our attitude.  Every day, we have a choice to live in a positive or negative state. What an incredibly powerful decision!

Join me this week intentionally “looking for the helpers.” Let’s do our part to be a positive life force.