A Life of Compassion and Giving
People often ask me about the keys to my success and happiness in life. While I’ve been fortunate to achieve many professional accomplishments and a certain level of wealth, the real secret lies in compassion and giving.
At its core, compassion is the deep knowing that every human being deserves to be happy and free from suffering. It’s recognizing our shared humanity and feeling empathy and care for others. Giving is the natural expression of that compassion through our actions and how we treat those around us.
True giving goes far beyond just monetary donations, though that can certainly be part of it. It’s about living an expanded version of the Golden Rule – treating others as we wish to be treated ourselves, in every aspect of our lives. It’s speaking to others with the same kindness and respect we desire. It’s thinking about others and talking about them as we’d want for ourselves.
When we live this way, cultivating compassion and giving without condition or exception, something magical happens. We become free from the burdens of negativity, judgment, anger, and ego that weigh so many of us down. We open the door to experiencing true peace, joy and fulfillment in our lives.
I’m not saying it’s easy – no one is perfect at this. But even small steps towards more compassion and giving can produce amazing positive shifts in our lives and relationships. We don’t have to choose between success, wealth, health and happiness – we can have it all when we live a giving life.
Start paying attention to the opportunities to give that exist all around you every day, whether it’s patience, kindness, service, or material gifts. Make giving your underlying intention and mindset. I can tell you from experience, the more you give out compassion and giving, the more it will return to you multiplied in beautiful ways.
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