Giving is the greatest source of joy and satisfaction known to humankind. This is a difficult concept to grasp if we are struggling to meet our own needs. Struggle and lack obscure our appreciation for giving. It’s very difficult to give what we don’t have.
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Maybe you know this from personal experience. If so, you should be able to sympathize with the plight of others. That is why personal development is focused on ‘self’ at first, we need to give to ourselves before we have something of value to contribute to others.
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Contrary to popular opinion, the rewards of selfish pursuits are extremely limited and empty. Whether we are aware of it or not, we all have a need to serve a greater cause than ‘self.’ Deep down, it is part of our nature to want to help others, to make a positive difference in their lives.
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As we experience personal growth and development things change. Not only do we have more to contribute, our desire to contribute also increases.
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Once we begin to experiment with different ways of helping others we may discover a wide array of surprising benefits. Helping others is always a worthwhile pursuit all on its own, and that’s how we should view it. But in reality, most forms of giving also include receiving on some level.
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There is a special kind of satisfaction that comes only through contributing to others. In fact I don’t believe it is possible to experience a deeply satisfying and fulfilling life without a personal commitment to making valuable contributions.
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We can expect to experience a powerful internal transformation once we embrace the role of a contributor. It automatically initiates a quantum shift in our values and beliefs. Our perception of what is important in life takes on a new dimension and our concept of reality begins to expand around the desire to help others.
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A willingness to contribute should be fueled by an unselfish desire to give without any thought of getting something in return. Giving should come from the heart. Even so, those you help will often express gratitude. Once your heart is touched by the grateful appreciation of another, you will be hooked on giving. The experience of receiving on that level expands your heart and changes your sense of identity.
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