Being of service to the world can be done in many ways, they need not be huge. You are helping right now.
Each of us is more than capable of helping the world, despite our fears and limitations and the uncertainty that holds us back. It is commonly accepted that it is impossible to make a difference without unlimited funding or free time, yet most healing, cleansing, and spreading of joy is accomplished in a matter of minutes. If we vow to make the world a better place one day at a time, the true significance of small good deeds reveals itself to us. We come to see that we can be of service without dedicating our lives to recognized charities or giving up the pleasures we enjoy. The warmth we feel when we help the world is only a tiny part of the affirmative transformations that take place when we make altruism a part of everyday existence.
We make our homes, workplaces, communities, and countries better and brighter when we think positive thoughts that echo outward, give donations of time or money, smile at everyone we meet, and lend those in need of aid our assistance. As we learn, we inadvertently improve the universe because we can only be truly involved when we are informed. Even enthusiastically sharing ideas with others generates positive energy that then serves as the motivation for more tangible change. Selfless and helpful deeds remind us that we exercise some degree of control over a world that can seem chaotic at times. Even the smallest of such deeds is a demonstration of the fact that we are capable of changing the world in a positive way. So much negative energy is generated by the suffering, pain, and close-mindedness we are regularly exposed to, but we can counteract it in a constructive way by thinking and acting altruistically when opportunities to do so arise.
Helping the world often takes no more than a moment, just a wish for the world is a beautiful gesture and can be done by even the busiest of people effortlessly. The gift you give each day need not be grand or attention-worthy because the broader benefits are the same no matter the literal repercussions. Once a day, you can affect reality, and you can reap the rewards of knowing that you are making the world a better place, day by day.
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I love this article Leelja – it is so true. The great thing is it doesn’t have to be anything huge, like you said, just making the effort everyday to smile at everyone you come into contact with, or help others by sharing resources
) Helping others just makes you feel good inside!
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Jan, such a lovely response – thank you:). I love Science Fiction and one of the TV series I used to watch, don’t remember the name, always ended with somebody asking:” Who are You and Whom do You serve?” I take these questions sometimes in my Meditation – it is a sort of ongoing process of growing to answer those two question.
How wonderful Leelja! So many people walk through life with “blinders” on. Everywhere you look, there is room for sending out good energy. The other day, on a quiet walk we found a dog. Then a man with a cell phone. We called the owner and made her day complete! Never assume things are ok with passer’s by, or the person at the coffee shop, etc.
We do not know what they are going through. If we one moment, only one….just to smile, say good morning, etc. We can bring light into someone’s world. Living on this energy plain brings unconditional love.
Nothing in return, just giving. Then as you become aware, that good old universe gives YOU everything you need.
Thanks for bringing this point out. We, as leaders, or coaches, whatever, need to be fine-tuned ourselves in order to give the best help to people when they come to us to seek it out.
Blessings,
Donna
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