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The Art of the 'Happy' MARCH 30, 2021 / TERRI FOSTER / 
A meal schedule made for a friend going through tough times can be a life saver. But what if that type of help isn't needed?
Encouragement comes in many sizes, and for times when a small gesture of kindness seems like a better fit, consider what I call The Art of the 'Happy.'
My friend Megan describes a time she was new in town, knowing only a few people, when a series of emergency dental surgeries interrupted life. Returning home from one, she found something completely unexpected. On the porch was a colorful gift bag, plumes of decorative tissue flowing out the top. Beside it was a bouquet of yellow daisies. The accompanying card said: "Who's at the top of my prayer list? You are!"
"I was so touched by the thought, the prayers, the gift," Megan said, "What a sweet reminder that I do have people who love God and support me."
While the price of Megan's gift was minimal, the emotional and spiritual boost was significant. Here are a few thoughts to spark creativity as you think about The Art of The Happy:
Scripture reminds us to rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep (Romans 12:15). Think of someone in your relationship circle who might benefit from a timely dose of encouragement and create a Happy. With a little bit of thought and not much money you'll undoubtedly bless the life of someone else while enriching your own.
Terri Foster is a freelance writer living in South Carolina who knows the joys of both giving and receiving Happys.
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