“The
best way to find yourself
is
to lose yourself
in the service of others”
We were brought up by my mother single-handedly. We lived a moderate
life. The passing away of my dad robbed my mother of her affluent life and she
had to fend for herself. My mother did not have much in terms of assets or
wealth as everything that she had, had to be used for developing the school.
But I vividly remember, my mother gifting a pair of gold studs for the marriage of the school housekeeper’s daughter, when she had three daughters herself.
That was the kind of person she was. She was very generous at heart. She
did not wait to have enough, but was willing to part with her valuables for
someone was in need. This gesture of hers was a great message for us in life. Life
compensated her abundantly.
“Giving is an attitude”
Giving does not necessarily mean only money. Giving your time, lending an ear, giving love, a smile, a touch, providing education, caring for the down-trodden, volunteering, planting saplings, blood donation, organ donation, feeding the poor or homeless, are all different ways in which we can turn around a life.
These are qualities that we need to inculcate in our children. Sharing and caring for the less fortunate is our way of contributing to the society.
I am glad that many parents understand the need to instill these values in children. It will give a meaning and purpose to their lives when they grow up. The society needs people with a compassionate heart. Selflessness is a quality that will lead to a caring society. You are given in the faith that you will give. The paradox of life is, you will be given only when you give.
“To him that hath shall be given, but from the one who hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.”
A lot of focus has to go into these small acts of kindness in our daily life, which will be observed by children. They observe and absorb from us.
Can we begin imbibing these values when they are very young? Connecting with them, playing with them, giving them our time and creating a positive environment at home, will enable children to grow up into individuals who are compassionate, empathetic and sensitive to others’ needs. Sharing and caring is what makes the society a beautiful place to live.
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”-Winston Churchill
Giving, as a culture, is becoming conspicuous by its absence. There is a danger of moving towards a selfish society. We do not lose anything by giving. There are so many deprivations in the world. In what way can we bring joy into the lives of people? Our selfless gesture will brighten up their lives.
Children learn more from what they see. Can our actions lead them in the right direction?
Visualize a world in which people help one another. The vagaries of life are such that we never know who will need whose help in the future. Give, in whatever ways you can. The joy of giving is inexplicable. Don’t miss out on this beautiful experience.
The festival of lights is around the corner. Whose life are you going to brighten up? This is your moment to be a blessing in somebody’s life. Give……with a large heart.
“Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give.”
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