Helping people pays a lot

@mhypie03 (683)
Philippines
December 16, 2010 9:44pm CST
Before I have been ranting to my bf about those "so-called" friends who used to borrow money from me and suddenly disappears when they can't pay off their obligations with me. I have been a generous person throughout the years since my father's work pays him more than enough and with that, my school's allowance is really really more than enough for me. Now that I've been working and he's out of job but still has savings and my mom has an apartment for rent, I pay all the bills and groceries at home which I voluntarily do every month. I have been working for more than 2 years and it's so amazing how God has answered my requests of giving the salary that I wanted considering my short experience as an employee. Last November, the company released our government-mandated bonus and it has lesser tax compared from my previous job. Now just few days ago, I received another company christmas bonus which is 100% of our monthly gross income. It really wowed me, very unexpected. I know on my recent discussions, my work load brings out so much boredom in me but still it pays so well. Also, my online business is doing very well especially the previous month. I am planning to open up more streams of income by early next year. And very hopeful for a very good result. Just want to let everybody know, God knows our needs. He's making me a channel of blessings to others and I am starting to fully understand it now. Sometimes we just need to be patient, open our hearts and mind to lovingly share those to others. I claimed in my prayer to be rich after 5 years not to selfishly own it but because I have several friends who are financially unstable. God bless everyone!
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14 responses
• India
17 Dec 10
I am a firm believer in this case, If you help someone, it will come back to you for sure, may not be from the same whom you helped but God in some form. I was coming back from office and it was raining heavily, so had to stop near a temple, when rain stopped I trid to start my bike and it was not starting so a guy came to me and he said that it's petrol issue and he got some petrol for me and I could go home. I asked how much he want in return, he said, help someone and I will get my reward. it was such a nice sentence and I always remember that. Thank you for sharing.
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• India
17 Dec 10
Very True
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
17 Dec 10
A thought to ponder. I think I've heard that once in a movie. =) I know, if there is a bad karma then maybe there is a good karma. But I am Christian so I am a great believer on how God appreciates the little things you do and how it will be given back to you in different ways. =)
• United States
17 Dec 10
It certainly sounds like you are financially stable and blessed, as so many of us struggle on a daily basis. As for your friends it is unfortunate that sometimes we set out to help, then later they stiff us as if we are the enemy. I wish you continual financial blessings and continue your prayers for all including your friends. Good luck and a blessed future to you.
• United States
17 Dec 10
Thank you, I am a very strong believer in hope and prayer. May God continue to bless you also.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
18 Dec 10
Good for you. It's wonderful that you help your parents....I like to help my children when I can...I have done as much as possible when they need it.....it's nice to be in that position!
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@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
20 Dec 10
Yes. This is my gives back to them. I owe them my education, food and shelter so there's no excuse for me not to return that as I am earning decently for my age. I just budget everything so there's still something for our leisure time and for myself too. I hope other young professionals who live in a well-off family will see this. There's nothing more fulfilling than to return all those to your parents who worked hard establishing our position right now.
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
17 Dec 10
mhypie03, Aristotle once said: “We live in deeds, not years: In thoughts not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best.” So, I hope that you will keep up with whatever you are doing and that you will not have an unceasing desire to want to do more in the future. Most of all, in tough times as well. Take care and compliments of the season.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
17 Dec 10
That's a very lovely thought. Thank you. There's so much more in having to spend your wealth on your own. Generosity lifts the soul of the hopeless and brightens the their future ahead. Happy holidays!
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
20 Dec 10
I feel like our family is very blessed as well. It doesn't matter that we really don't have that much money in the bank, but it is something none the less and we have food in our bellies and all of our bills are paid. So, we were able this year to sell a car to our in-laws without them paying for it up front, I was able to loan some money to my mother so that she could get a new heating and air conditioner in her house and I also was able to let my unemployed sister borrow some money so that she could do Christmas shopping, in terms of the way I feel, I couldn't be happier.
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@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
20 Dec 10
You and your family has a sense of contentment in your hearts which is every important for us to receive more blessings. Constant complaint will never attract good vibes in every aspect of one's life. This is the key to everything. A happy and abundant life as they say. All the best! -MHY
@narnia007 (1050)
• India
17 Dec 10
Thats really superb.Your testimony will not only bring faith in God to more followers.but also develop the tendency to help others.Also you encourage me to work even harder to earn more just because to help others and thus to get more blessings from GOD.Best wishes for your efforts to help others and may you have loads of other income streams and earn more money.Happy mylotting.
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@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
20 Dec 10
Yes. I've learned about this more from a prominent writer here in our country. Some people think that having tons of money is evil and it will more likely displease God. But I'd rather believe for its good cause. When you become financially stable, your capacity in giving expands as well. There are less hesitations, limitations and compromises. Now, that sounds more realistic and encouraging to become rich. =)
@djbtol (5493)
• United States
17 Dec 10
You have much to be thankful for. God chooses to bless some abundantly, others not.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
18 Dec 10
I beg to disagree on that. God blesses each and everyone but we just don't know how to look at it clearly as a blessing. Also, we are in-charge on how to make small and simple blessings into a bigger one. Never think that God has some kind of favoritism or that it depends on your destiny to become prosperous. Of course your perseverance and hard-work plus good strategies in life can make up for it as well.
@Celanith (2327)
• United States
18 Dec 10
I wish my family would be more generous. For 40 years my husband and I have helped our kids, our siblings and others and now we are in need and they act like we are just fine and ignore the glaring needs we have. My husband gets $945 a month and I am a homemaker. Our mortgage is $550 a month this does include taxes and fire insurance. But does not leave much after auto insurance, utilities, gas for car and internet as hubby needs it for his part time work. Less than 30 hours a week. I cannot get SS for another 4 and half years then I will get about $500 a month. That will help. But meanwhile we were both told we need to get dentures NOW though low cost dental we pay half the cost it is still going to cost us both combined $4000 and we just do not have it and can't wait long without causing even more health problems. So we have helped often and even now helping my brother who pays about $200 a month but eats up the food allotment before mid month. We have had to hide food in our bedroom so he does not just eat everything. If it is there he just glomes it and we told him it has to last and he just does not listen. His wife too does NOTHING to help us. She is so lazy and she thinks I should do all the work and cleaning and cooking. She is disabled but no more than I and I am 18 years older than her. I told them when they came they could stay the winter but would have to help keep things tidy and clean and cook and help. He does some but she sits on her butt and watches game shows, court shows, gets on her computer and plays mahjonng all day and then asks what is to eat and when I am fixing her food. I tell her fix your own food. She wants me to turn down my radio or turn it off and wants to tell me how to arrange my home decor. She has the front bathroom filthy I told her twice to clean it and my brother did make her do that. I told her keep your room clean she got snotty and said it is my room I can keep it how I want. I said NO I told you our home is for sale we have to keep it tidy to show prospective customers. I won't kick them out as it is winter, cold and she is disabled and he is trying except eating too much but come nice weather they are going to shape up or ship out. I am tired of people using us.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
20 Dec 10
My uncles and aunts are all too dependent on my parents and not once were we able to receive any thank you gifts nor messages from them. Whenever they didn't get what they want, they would gossip on us or even curse our family. They are a set of ingrate people. Now, look who God blesses, it's us. We reprimand such disrespectful deeds but we can't do much about it. We leave it up to God. I told them to never give fish and instead teach how to feed themselves. My father never listens but my mom does. You'll get a monster out of them if you let that continue. You're not doing it because you're tired but because you love them and wouldn't want to suffer the consequences later on. Afterall it's not too late yet. As long as we're breathing, there's time to change and make a difference. =)
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
17 Dec 10
hi mhyhpie yes it really does although I never gave with noney but I worked most of my life for not huge wages as a nurse's aide and loved it as I was giving back to o thes all my strenght and good health to help sick p eople and yes it paid me back and thanks and love and kind w ords and grateful people who told me what a great aide I really was.
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@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
17 Dec 10
Wow, I salute you for that. We don't necessarily need to give money to share our love. Your utmost effort in caring for the helpless is much more than that. And without passion you won't be able to gain enough strength and patience to continue working for them especially during challenging moments with your patients.
• Singapore
17 Dec 10
Certainly. Four months ago, I also lent money to a friend, who is now considered to be my enemy. Guess what? He never paid me back. I lent him $231 just because he said that his electricity was going to be cut off soon. I lent him and he thanked me and was so grateful, until the time he promised to pay me back, there wasn't any news from him. I really hate all these people. But I believe that God is watching from above. I'll leave this matter to Him. I believe in doing good and having good and bad karma. It's ok, friend. You should help others if you can, but not often if you don't have money. Help them and whatever evil they did to you, just leave it. They will get their just deserts in no time while we enjoy the good karma later
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
18 Dec 10
Even while things get worse like this when they hide and avoid you, I don't want to insinuate grudge that will later destroy the relationship. Reasonable as it may seem, this is the true test of how generous one can be despite being so broke financially and that money is the only hope you would have for the next coming days. But then again, it's a case to case basis. If your family is at stake, there other ways to help people. =)
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
21 Dec 10
That is great if you've managed to get yourself 'above water'. And that you have enough and even extra income to help other people. Now I know you can't do anything about other people who take advantage of you. As long as you know in your heart that you are helping others, I guess your blessings would come in different ways.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
21 Dec 10
It really breaks my heart to see poverty on tv. It shows how inequality exists throughout the ages. Here in our country, the candidates for public office always say charity work is the reason behind their candidacy well in fact if you have lots of money to spend you can actually help a number of people.
@vicereine (451)
• United States
18 Dec 10
That is so good of you to help so many people in need especially in this day and age there are so few people as kind as you. Most are just out for what they can get from others and not worry about how it will affect them. I hope that in my near future I can be as successful as you and be as good a person. I do my best to be a kind person and mostly I am only now at this point in time I am having troubles but all will be well I am sure in the coming year. I hope all continues well for you and that you get the success that you are thriving for.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
20 Dec 10
My dear friend, I appreciate how it motivates you be a better person but frankly speaking I am not any near in being called a successful person. I am just blessed on how I was able to supply the needs of some important persons and other not so close friends. As young as I am today, I am taking advantage of it so that it'll be easier to share more in the future. I am not yet married so what I earn right now is really too much for me. Money and material things alone can never make us happy. Keep on dreaming and believing. Focus on your strength. Know where you are good at and use it to multiply your income while using your weakness also to become your strength. And the best strategy is to seek advice from successful christians who can help you along the way. =)
@Sanitary (3968)
• Singapore
20 Dec 10
YEs, helping people do pay alot. It need not come in the form of money, but it coems in the form of opportunities. OUr willingness to help allows others to trust us, and also allow them to see what kind of person we are. When the time comes, be it we need their help or what, they will come back to us because they appreciate what we have done in the past, and they want to repay us.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
20 Dec 10
Well, the best strength that I have right now comes in the form of money. But money that I have and I speaks more of it. I give free one on one lectures to few friends when they are at home about God, life, relationships, business and career. And it's more than enough for me to hear how their lives have changed and improved. How it motivated them and be inspired during tough times. I am putting all my combined gained knowledge in a box so people won't have to look answers in different corners. Then I think they are also sharing it to others. Objective is to duplicate yourself among others and I consider it a big help in the entire society. =)
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@iw1000 (13)
17 Dec 10
I hate it when i lend money to a friend and they don't pay back, i lent money to a friend 6 months ago and she didn't pay back so far, she keeps telling me she will pay soon.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
18 Dec 10
Think of other ways to make up for that money. You'll gain more by helping her. But don't place grudge in your heart. This is what I have been doing lately. Now, blessings are pouring left and right. Believe me!