When you combine your passion with spreading cheer, it becomes a win-win for all involved. Judy Bell, an accomplished artist, wrote the following story about how she spreads cheer through her art.
I have two dear friends that are both battling cancer, so I made prints of my recent art contest entry, and I framed them for each of them. When I recently visited my friend in Reno, I gave her the print and asked her to hang it where she could see it every day. I told her that the original is hanging in my reading room, where I go every day in the afternoon to say my prayers, and every day when I see it, I say a special prayer for both of my friends who are battling cancer. It’s a daily reminder for me to remember them, and even for a brief moment it connects us, even though we are separated by many miles. My friend named the painting “Smiley”, and every time we talk it brings happiness to both of our hearts knowing that just looking at the painting instantly connects us.
What a wonderful way to spread cheer! What is your passion and how can you use it to spread cheer in the coming year?
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