Want to feel happy, or make the world a little brighter? Try this:

Appreciate someone.

Compliment a young woman on how radiant she looks today.
Tell a young man how sharp his outfit is.
Ask someone how their day’s been – and really listen.
Hi-five a kid. Share a laugh.
Smile back at a stranger. Let them feel seen.
Ask the person taking your order if they’ve eaten too.
Pause and watch a street artist for a few minutes. Let them know you noticed.

Something as fake as money can’t ever match something as real as appreciation.

Even a small act of kindness is a step toward becoming who we’re meant to be.