selflessness

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Shiva @Shiva49 (28366) • Singapore 8 May 21

As I reflect on my long life, some of my experiences replay. I do not dwell on the hurts but keep them on sleep mode. But I like to relive moments that act as a balm in troubling times like now when our lifestyle has taken a...

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Noah's Ark and Lot's Firestorm.

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 12 Nov 20

My countrymen are just starting to pick up the pieces, trying to salvage what they can from the deluge yesterday. I was prodding friends to extend help via monetary donations through Caritas Manila, while my daughter was busy...

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A story that deeply touched my heart.

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 25 Apr 20

I was overwhelmed with the pandemic. Frankly, the Wuhan story was nothing compared with what followed through to the rest of the world. It is almost like I couldn't breathe any longer, the images of the health workers on code blue...

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My Self Journey Until the Timing is oh so Right!

Teep11 @Teep11 (7673) • United States 28 Dec 18

In due time there will be the further changes but until then the way to proceed is efficiently. If there was any attention on reading then the folks would be aware that my journey is "self" meaning that others aren't suppose to...

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Giving and Generosity

Carolyn Purser @CarolynP777 (103) • United States 26 Oct 18

Would like your thoughts and insights. Why is it the people who have the least to give seem to be the ones who desire and are willing to give the most, while others who have something to offer are the most reluctant to...

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This Man is Changing the World

dragon54u @dragon54u (31633) • United States 17 Oct 17

I have mentioned Rodney Smith, Jr. before, I think. He started a company called Raising Men Lawn Care Huntsville (in Alabama) to help people who were unable to take care of their own lawns--single parents, the elderly, veterans,...

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This is the best I have heard in a long long time

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 28 Aug 17

This policeman was being rewarded with a cash of Rs. 50'000 for his act of selflessness. He saved 400 school going kids by this act. He ran with a bomb that was lying, far enough that protected these children. His decision to...

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Beauty of Non-Materialistic World!

Shubhu @shubhu3 (36463) • New Delhi, India 12 Mar 16

Love soul,not body. Value people,not things. Admire present, not past. Accept reality, not illusions. Sing wholeheartedly, not apathetically. Celebrate openly,not covertly. Live generously,not selfishly. Life is one,make it...

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I can't tolerate this pain any longer

rosegardens @rosegardens (3032) • United States 30 May 12

I was weeding the yard last week and ended up pulling a glutial muscle on the right side. The following day my back was hurting. The next day it went to my thigh. Then I drove my car and ended up with a painful knee. Often there...

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Sibling Sacrifices

TheIrishClog @TheIrishClog (985) • Ireland 7 Mar 12

As the eldest of three girls in our family, I always wish the best for my younger sisters. I've always been a firm believer that a professional piercing technician is the only person who should ever make holes in your body for...

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Unconditional Love

skysuccess @skysuccess (8857) • Singapore 9 Nov 11

If any of you still does not believe that there's such a thing called Unconditional Love, then watch this touching video feed and I am sure you will disagree and agree with me. I must apologize that this video feed is in...

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Human Beings are Inherently Selfish?

bingskee @bingskee (5234) • Philippines 18 Oct 11

Says Jane Austen, "I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle." Someone thinks that we human beings are inherently selfish. He said that it must be the situation in the society where a human...

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It takes ourage to LOVE some one.

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 6 Jun 11

Hello lotters. That is so true and when ever a person says they're too afraid to love because they have given their best and put their courage into it but when things go down and failed, that's when the heart gets tired, and...

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Is altruism real?

cerebralcasserole @cerebralcasserole (11) • United States 21 May 11

The definition of altruism is "the renunciation of the self, and the exclusive concern for the welfare of others." I wonder, why would someone do this? It's for the feelings they get right? The idea that they are doing something...

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The Blessed Job of Parenting

Non-toxic choices @holistichealth (6) • United States 4 Dec 10

Parenting: It is one of the most rewarding jobs on earth. It is a blessed job, but also very stressful. It requires tremendous selflessness and sacrifice. As such, it demands patience, if it is to be done well. Whoever...

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Life is s'h'ucks if filled with thought of self^^

MarappleStiffy @marapplestiffy (2182) • Philippines 1 Dec 10

We had no money for my college fees, my father's business went down on fire, our youngest sibling died, we were practically bankrupt...I was so depressed because I was thinking of only me...how hurt I was to lose the brother whom...

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Just What The World Needs - More Selfless People

skysuccess @skysuccess (8857) • Singapore 6 Apr 10

Someone was recommending against watching or reading the news because it's nothing but depressive. However, I just tend to disagree when news like the recent water rescue of 2-year-old Bridgette Sheriden, where a still unknown...

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True Love...

stacyv81 @stacyv81 (5903) • United States 14 Mar 09

Have you ever heard the story (I dont think its real) About the couple who were in love and got into a car accident, and they woke up in the hospital a couple of weeks later, and the girl was ok, but her eyes hurt. She found out...

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Thank you so much for being such a loving and giving person and frien (ellie333)

cyberfluf @cyberfluf (4996) • Netherlands 26 Sep 08

Hi everyone, I haven't been able to post lately, I could say that I wasn't able to post a lot but sincerely; I haven't posted at all. I do miss my mylot friends and I was happy to at least stay in contact with one of them over...

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Friend or Me?

richa_devale @richa_devale (72) • India 25 Aug 08

hey guys.. What do we do if we are waiting for a thing since years and your friend is also waiting for it.. And one fine day you get to know that you both may get it but there are chances that only one of us both may get it.....

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