Tag: altruism

• For Others

  You may do things for others that go unnoticed.

  And even if the things you do for others are noticed, they may not be appreciated.

  If being noticed or appreciated is your reason for doing these things, you are going to be disappointed.

  You will be hurt or even angry when you do not get the reaction, recognition, or appreciation you were expecting.

  The problem is not the response you get or do not get.

  The problem, the cause of your disappointment, is your expectations.

  If your motivation for doing things for others is that your actions will be noticed or that you will be appreciated, you are really not doing things for others.

  You are doing them for yourself.

  Therefore, you can choose either to do things for others without expectations or you can choose to be disappointed, but you cannot choose both.

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  December 18, 2023

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• Bonds Of Humanity

  Do what you can to help others and you will find that your life is better for it.

  You obviously cannot give more than you have.

  Give what you can.

  Do so generously and graciously.

  If you do this consistently and without expectation for reward or recognition, you will be changed by it.

  You will find that your life has a new sense of meaning and purpose.

  Where there was once dissatisfaction, there will now be a sense of joy and contentment.

  By fulfilling the needs of others, you will find that you are fulfilled in return.

  It is not necessarily the giving, but the connection that is created between you and others when selfishness is set aside, that changes you.

  These bonds of humanity are transformative and, in many ways, they are all we really have.

  Forget about your desires and your fears for a moment.

  Open your heart and mind, and outstretch your hand.

  You have the ability to uplift others.

  By doing so, you, yourself, will be uplifted also.

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  October 31, 2023

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• Thinking Of Others

  It is difficult to be worried about yourself when you are thinking about what you can do for others.

  Service is a healing balm for the soul.

  It takes you out of yourself and helps you forget about your selfish desires and self-centered fears.

  Service centers you in the present moment and gives you purpose.

  It calms the ceaseless chatter in your mind and the incessant regrets about the past and fears about the future.

  When you find yourself caught up in worry, remorse, anger, or self pity, turn your thoughts to someone you can help.

  You may discover that your problems were not as overwhelming or important as they once seemed.

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  June 8, 2023

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• A Life Of Service

  Taking care of yourself is not selfishness, but only taking care of yourself is.

  In fact, taking care of yourself is the foundation upon which a life of altruism and service are built.

  You cannot be of much use to others unless your own house is in good order first.

  Without health and stability, your ability to truly help others will be limited and, oftentimes, misguided.

  Once your fundamental needs are being met, however, once you are in a position to help others, only taking care of yourself will have diminishing returns with regards to the level of happiness and fulfillment it brings you.

  A joyful and rewarding life is not found in a vacuum.

  In the end, what you do with and for others is what will give your life purpose and meaning.

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  May 1, 2023

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• Giving That Matters

  Giving of yourself to those who do not appreciate it or who take advantage of it is akin to stealing.

  They are not stealing from you, but rather you are stealing from others.

  By giving your most precious resources, your time and attention, to people who do not value what you are giving, you are robbing those who are genuinely need and will appreciate your help of the ability to receive it.

  For this reason, you must learn to be discerning with what parts of yourself you give and to whom you give them.

  There is deep joy and fulfillment in giving freely of yourself to those who need and want your help and you owe it to yourself and them to be available when the opportunity arises.

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  March 26, 2023

  altruism, fulfillment, generosity, giving, joy, relationships

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