Give a Little Get A Lot Back

I know you've all heard the saying, "It's better to give, than to receive," but I wanted to post today to let you know that it's true and that it's really not just me SpoutinOut, about not wanting to give something up for Lent, It's been proven - by science, really! Read on ~

The Thought That Counts Simply ~ contemplating generosity boosts your immunity.

Lend an Ear, Help Your Heart ~ Being generous with your attention can reduce your risk of heart attack.

Lend a Hand, Lower Your Pain ~ People suffering from chronic pain report decreased intensity, and less disability and depression, when they reach out to others in similar pain

Goodness Nose ~ People who are socially connected reported catching fewer colds

The Magic Touch ~ There's an off switch for the adrenal gland's production of the stress hormone cortisol. A study that recruited retirees to give massages showed that their cortisol—as well as their anxiety and depression—levels dropped significantly. So, give someone you love a massage today!

Sounds good to me and if Lent really is about making us all better people, then giving is definitely the way to do it! Hey, science says so, not me.