Its that time of year when everyone is looking for some kind of holiday pleasure or some pick me up to get them through all the craziness.  But there is something of far greater worth and far greater power to supply a pick me up than these things combined. That pick-me up is found only in helping others. Sounds cheesy right? Thats what I thought until today when I experienced the energy that comes from taking my mind off myself and listening to the needs of others. I guess you could say I didnt really help anyone, but rather I listened to someones heart. It was inspiring how as I continued to listen and attempted to understand where this person was coming from, the more I forgot how tired troubled my life was. I know it sounds silly, but how many people will force themselves to simply listen to people? Usually we only listen to people we like or already know. What if a stranger wanted to pour their heart out to you? Would you listen or walk away? I challenge you to listen. And when you listen, listen as if it were you speaking to someone else. Get to know how they feel. It might just be the pick me up you need.