Remember a time when you received help. What was the situation? What kind of help was given? How did the help improve your life or made you feel better?  Remember a time when you gave help to someone.  What was the situation?  What kind of help was given?  How do you think you may have improved this person’s life or made them feel better?  Write a few paragraphs on both situations, contemplating any sense of gratitude you might have felt in your role as giver or receiver. Re-read what you have written. How do you feel NOW after recalling these experiences.