Meaningful Is asking someone how theyre doing, and then waiting patiently for their actual response.
Is putting down your phone when youre having a conversation.
Is taking a few minutes to just breathe before starting your day.
Helena Lopes
Is complimenting someone without expecting anything in return.
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Updated 6 years ago,December 26, 2018
I know youre busy.
Believe me, I get it.
Busy is the name of the game.
We have to be constantly moving, constantly doing, constantly filling our time otherwise were stagnant, right?
Our society says go go go, or else youre falling behind.
Helena Lopes
Until I make time for meaningful things.
Meaningful Is the conversation you have with a stranger when youre waiting at a stoplight.
Is the smile exchanged with the cashier who rings up your groceries.
Is the minute you take to reach down and scratch a little puppy behind his ears.
Meaningful Is theintentionalresponse to a comment on your photograph or post.
Is the answer to a direct message from a person whos crying out for guidance.
Is the extra minutes you spare after class to re-explain a problem to a struggling student.
Meaningful Is tagging someones art when you share their work.
Is telling someone they matter, simply because they deserve to know how you feel.
Is reminding the ones you love that they are noticed.
Is calling someone, just because.
Meaningful Is being there for someone who doesnt expect you to be.
Is engaging in a face-to-face conversation instead of texting or avoiding the confrontation altogether.
Is going out of your way to do something kind, even if its not appreciated or even noticed.
Meaningful is being intentional, is making the most out of this beautiful, imperfect life.
So make time for meaningful.
Carve aside a moment for meditation in the morning.
Call your mother on the commute to work.
Text your best friend just to check in, and respond right away when he or she answers.
Close your eyes and be thankful.
Listen to someone vent to you without looking at your phone.
Be there, I meanbe therewhen someone needs you.
And instead of always thinking about what you cangain, think about what you cangive.
Dont get caught up in the rush, so much that you forget what really matters.
Your future self will thank you.
