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To care or not to care

Image Source : Wikipedia Sometimes we also get tired of helping and caring for others especially if we do not get something out of it. I am not saying that we should expect some reward every time we help other people.  Speaking for myself, the art of giving means focusing on the needs of others before considering our own needs. But I don't believe in giving everything and not leaving something for ourselves. In fact, even before we consider giving part of ourselves to others, we must first fulfill our own needs. I find it difficult for someone to feed the hungry if that person is also starving to death. Feed yourself first. How can you help others if you can not even help yourself. My mother used to tell me that giving is a form of sacrifice. According to her, when you give something to others, make sure that what you are giving them (be it a tangible or an intangible matter) is not your extras or something that you can do without. Instead, give something that is valuabl...

Live Rich; Scatter Kindness

Sharing Quote from Daily Inspiration : "It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived." -Helen Walton Image by Wikipedia  It's not what you have that counts: it's what you do with what you have that matters. Does your hand tend to stay close or does it willingly open to others? Does selfishness or generosity rule your life? By sharing with those in need, you can speak into the lives of others in ways that count. As you go through this day, pay attention for opportunities to give to others. Live rich; Scatter kindness.