I've found, time and time again, that the honest measure of a great woman or man is not in what they procure, how much wealth is under their belt, the hoards of friends they have or the material goods they possess...but it's in their power to uplift others in the worst of times. That matters...it really matters.
Our society has us deeply targeted on taking vs giving.
We live in a world that is concentrated on results and grasping at whatever we can. This way of life has ground many into the ground as we are constantly looking at the the things we desire versus. being grateful for the things we have. We want what we need and we want it now! But if you actually take some time to take it easy and see what is occurring around each of us, it's pretty amazing. There are many dazzling things taking place each and every day. Nonetheless since we are living in the future so regularly we can't see the beauty of the present.
When you can step out of this story - the one of progress, progress, progress - and begin looking at what others in this world need, you give yourself and others a gift. What's that gift? It is the gift of true selflessness. It is the gift of giving. You begin to see that many people in this world are in serious need of support, love, and help on a basic level and you have every ability to fill these desires in some way or other.
So give. Give everything you have. What's incredibly fascinating about life is when you start giving, it at last gives back to you in the form of exactly what you need. Give up the account of living consistently in the land of progress for one that is centered around helping out other human beings in need.
Time to take a stand for others.
Our society has us deeply targeted on taking vs giving.
We live in a world that is concentrated on results and grasping at whatever we can. This way of life has ground many into the ground as we are constantly looking at the the things we desire versus. being grateful for the things we have. We want what we need and we want it now! But if you actually take some time to take it easy and see what is occurring around each of us, it's pretty amazing. There are many dazzling things taking place each and every day. Nonetheless since we are living in the future so regularly we can't see the beauty of the present.
When you can step out of this story - the one of progress, progress, progress - and begin looking at what others in this world need, you give yourself and others a gift. What's that gift? It is the gift of true selflessness. It is the gift of giving. You begin to see that many people in this world are in serious need of support, love, and help on a basic level and you have every ability to fill these desires in some way or other.
So give. Give everything you have. What's incredibly fascinating about life is when you start giving, it at last gives back to you in the form of exactly what you need. Give up the account of living consistently in the land of progress for one that is centered around helping out other human beings in need.
Time to take a stand for others.
About the Author:
Evan Sanders is the author of The Words Of Encouragement, a website dedicated to bringing the best quotes, motivational content on the web, and blogs all to one place. Ready to take a stand for others? Check out these uplifting quotes and see what other people had to say about the subject.