I left a big fat tip the other day for a waitress who excelled in her service and delivery of my meal. She literally spilled over with enthusiasm and energy. She was funny and engaged us in a sparkling conversation. (I should mention that I always tip when I get service from another; I tip well when I get great service; I leave a big fat tip when service is “over the top” excellent!) I was amazed at how hard this waitress worked, and yet she made it look so easy, in delivering this level of service to my friend and me. She had fun with us and made us laugh too. She was genuinely and sincerely friendly.

Reflecting back on this experience has stirred a number of things up in my mind. A number of questions have been floating around and they are challenging me to think and wonder more about my level of giving and serving others. This self-assessment has released a whole new energy in my life. Thus, I decided that if I published the above story the same result might occur for you as well. This is just a sample of the questions I have asked myself. Am I creating healthy and positive relationships? Do I have a servant’s heart? Am I in focus? Am I friendly?

What are the benefits of being friendly and serving others? I list just a few:

* There is great joy often gained as a reward of giving and serving others with the right kind of attitude.
* You learn something about yourself.
* You usually learn something about someone else.
* You may earn more income.
* You receive an incredible feeling of satisfaction.
* You may even gain new friends.
Seek out opportunities to serve others. Life will become much richer, fuller and happier.

I share this experience with you today to challenge you to tap into that potential, that you know that you possess. This potential to impact others in a healthy and positive manner is within each and every one of us. Shake it loose. Remember, friendly people win!