I have truly found found, time and time again, the measure of a great man or woman is not in what they get, how much wealth is under their belt, the hoards of friends they have or the material goods they possess...but it's in their ability to uplift others in the blackest of times. That matters...it really matters.
Our society has us extremely focused on taking vs giving.
We live in a world that is targeted on results and grasping at whatever we can. This way of life has ground many into the ground as we are constantly taking a look at the the things we need vs. being deeply grateful for the things we have. We want what we need and we want it now! But if you actually take a little time to take it easy and see what is happening around everyone, it's pretty amazing. There are many extraordinary things happening every single day. But since we are living in the future so often, we refuse to see the great things about 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 present. What is...that gift? It is the gift of true selflessness. It is the gift of giving. You start to see that many people in this world are in dire need of support, health, and help on an elemental level and that you really have every ability to fill these desires in some way or other.
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 guise of just what you need. Give up the account of living constantly in the land of progress for one that centers around helping out other humans in need.
Time to take a stand for others.
Our society has us extremely focused on taking vs giving.
We live in a world that is targeted on results and grasping at whatever we can. This way of life has ground many into the ground as we are constantly taking a look at the the things we need vs. being deeply grateful for the things we have. We want what we need and we want it now! But if you actually take a little time to take it easy and see what is happening around everyone, it's pretty amazing. There are many extraordinary things happening every single day. But since we are living in the future so often, we refuse to see the great things about 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 present. What is...that gift? It is the gift of true selflessness. It is the gift of giving. You start to see that many people in this world are in dire need of support, health, and help on an elemental level and that you really have every ability to fill these desires in some way or other.
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 guise of just what you need. Give up the account of living constantly in the land of progress for one that centers around helping out other humans 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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