I have found, time upon time, the measure of a great man or woman 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 true ability to uplift others in the blackest of times. That matters...it really matters.
Our society has us very concentrated on getting versus giving.
We reside in a world that is concentrated on results and grasping at whatever we possibly can. This way of life has ground many into the ground as we are constantly looking at 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 a while to take it easy and see what is happening around every one of us, it's pretty phenomenal. There are numerous amazing things happening each and every day. However, since we are living in the future so frequently we refuse to see the beauty of the present.
When you can step out of this narrative - the one of progress, progress, progress - and start looking at what others in this world need, you give yourself and others a gift. What is that gift? It is the gift of true selflessness. It is the gift of giving. You truly begin to see that many people in this world are in dire need of support, love, and help on a fundamental level and that you really have every ability to fill these wants in one way or another.
So give. Give everything you have. What's interesting about life is when you start giving, it ultimately gives back to you in the guise of just what you need. Give up the story of living constantly 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 concentrated on getting versus giving.
We reside in a world that is concentrated on results and grasping at whatever we possibly can. This way of life has ground many into the ground as we are constantly looking at 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 a while to take it easy and see what is happening around every one of us, it's pretty phenomenal. There are numerous amazing things happening each and every day. However, since we are living in the future so frequently we refuse to see the beauty of the present.
When you can step out of this narrative - the one of progress, progress, progress - and start looking at what others in this world need, you give yourself and others a gift. What is that gift? It is the gift of true selflessness. It is the gift of giving. You truly begin to see that many people in this world are in dire need of support, love, and help on a fundamental level and that you really have every ability to fill these wants in one way or another.
So give. Give everything you have. What's interesting about life is when you start giving, it ultimately gives back to you in the guise of just what you need. Give up the story of living constantly 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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