And time inherently creates a story. Things begin and they end. How they end is the story. Or maybe it's what happens between when they begin and end… - Arianna Huffington

True understanding is to see the events of life in this way: “You are here for my benefit, though rumor paints you otherwise.” And everything is turned to one’s advantage when he greets a situation like this: You are the very thing I was looking for. Truly whatever arises in life is the right material to bring about your growth and the growth of those around you. This, in a word, is art — and this art called “life” is a practice suitable to both men and gods. Everything contains some special purpose and a hidden blessing; what then could be strange or arduous when all of life is here to greet you like an old and faithful friend?

A friend of mine has a ritual: He writes a poem every day with his morning coffee.

Imagine how our culture, how our lives, will change when we begin valuing go-givers as much as we value go-getters.