Can any of you remember why we do things for anyone?
Is it for them or for us?
Altruism is the best reason to help another human being but do we not always wonder that perhaps we are creating some type of a good Karma that we can cash in on when we need it some time in our future?
Nah, that would be just plain wrong…
Being generous should be without thinking of what I can get in return for that generosity, of course!
Some times though in life we forget that is the best feeling in the world; giving unselfishly!
When I volunteered and was thanked profusely by others for what I did that made me feel wonderful inside, no lie!
I used to tell people that was my reason for doing it, plain and simple.
But sadly many would say to me I wouldn’t do anything unless I was being paid for it!
Although networking in non-profit is nearly as prolific as in a for-profit business and so anyone who has the time and desire to help others should not consider it a total waste of their connection time. It spreads good will throughout the community and it should also not be your only motivation.
Most, good, non-profit organizations have very few paid or staff people; they are mostly volunteer driven; as they should be.
Does anyone out there believe that the almighty is keeping score?
Like most organized religions seem to believe, but I am not into theology studies that he/she may be when deciding who goes to heaven or hell.
Or even staying just in the middle in Limbo?
Now if you believe that then the concept of paying ones dues works on your ethical behavior in life and creates a being of goodness without faults or meanness or flaws or any bad adjectives you can possibly think of, right?
Well, folks… let me ask all of you do you think the world is in that mode of thinking?
Don’t we all wish?
I’m not saying that altruism is dead; but like chivalry it seems to be harder to find.
I know the economy has been responsible for most not being able to give monies to any organizations but time is good too, and they love the help usually, just ask.
Cleaning out a closet or garage to donate stuff helps them and helps you too!
As times get better and they will, mark my words…
More people will try their hardest to make all areas of their life improve.
It’s the nature of the human animal that we all are resilient!
And so the next time you see some one who looks like they might need you for anything just perform that ‘unselfish act of kindness’ that I think Oprah started years ago or something that sounded similar to that.
Dues don’t count in life but in some clubs and organizations so pay up!lol
On that note of silliness… try and have a very happy good night and to all count those blessings and share those overages and we will too!
And next time please be here or be square, OK?
Speaking My Mind is about: Tobi, who is a middle aged, no, oh all right a slightly over the hill woman with all the imperfections that go with that, and this concerns her daily life's perceptions and experiences.
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