I have found, time and time again, that the measure of a great woman or man is not in what they acquire, 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 darkest of times. That matters...it really matters.
Our society has us very targeted on taking vs giving.
We reside in a world that is focused on results and grasping at whatever we possibly can. This way of life has ground many into the ground as we are constantly having a look at the things we need vs. being grateful for the things we have. We want what we need and we want it now! But if you really take a while to slow down and see what is happening around each of us, it's pretty incredible. There are many amazing things taking place every single day. But since we are living in the future so often, we fail to see the wonderful things about the present.
When you can step out of this account - the one of progress, progress, progress - and start looking at what other folks in this world need, you give yourself and others a real gift. What is 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 dire need of support, health, and help on a fundamental level and that you have every ability to fill these wants in one way or another.
So give. Give everything you have. What's fascinating about life is when you start giving, it at last gives back to you in the shape of just what you need. Give up the account of living continually in the land of progress for one that is centered around helping out other people in need.
Time to take a stand for others.
Our society has us very targeted on taking vs giving.
We reside in a world that is focused on results and grasping at whatever we possibly can. This way of life has ground many into the ground as we are constantly having a look at the things we need vs. being grateful for the things we have. We want what we need and we want it now! But if you really take a while to slow down and see what is happening around each of us, it's pretty incredible. There are many amazing things taking place every single day. But since we are living in the future so often, we fail to see the wonderful things about the present.
When you can step out of this account - the one of progress, progress, progress - and start looking at what other folks in this world need, you give yourself and others a real gift. What is 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 dire need of support, health, and help on a fundamental level and that you have every ability to fill these wants in one way or another.
So give. Give everything you have. What's fascinating about life is when you start giving, it at last gives back to you in the shape of just what you need. Give up the account of living continually in the land of progress for one that is centered around helping out other people 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.
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