"Joy can only be real if people look at their life as a service, and have a definite object in life outside themselves and their personal happiness." ---Tolstoy
It would seem that we have forgotten our fellow man. He seems to have gotten in the way of us and our personal happiness. We concentrate on me, mine and more. We do nothing for others, we do not give back to the world and we wonder why our achievements and material gain do not bring us joy. We selfishly guard our money and time and feel that if we do anything there has to be something in it for us.
We also feel unhappy, unsatisfied, and live a joyless, harried existence.
Let us step back and regroup. What have we done for others lately? Try an experiment with me. Do something or be of service to another that will not bring you personal or monetary gain. Give of yourself instead of taking from others. Donate time or money or both to a worthy cause or charity. Help in a volunteer program. Be a school mentor. Roll bandages for the Red Cross. You get the idea. Give a service from your heart that only you can give to others.
Listen to your soul sing when you do.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I will give a service to humanity that only I can give and feel joyful for having done it.
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