Selflessness
Selflessness
is having due regard and consideration for others. It is placing the well
being of others ahead of personal status. Of considering effects on others
of actions or events or deeds before oneself. It is helping others before
atending to one's own needs. Modern life with its emphasis on material possessions
encourages the belief that selfish behaviour is acceptable and those being
selfless are just gullible and deserve to be taken advantage of. Being selfless
requires a desire to help others, to make the effort of providing aid, of
enduring short term discomfort to allow others more needy to benefit.
Seeing how those helped blossom, and feeling their renewed vigour for
life is good encouragement to be selfless. Do not be selfless in order
to be a martyr and seek rewards rather do it willingly because you know
it is the right thing to do. Make that extra effort for the sake of another,
then you will see true feelings and know you have done well. Then you
can smile.