Helping others

I don't know if I would say it is the greatest joy but it would have to be up there at the top, it does give you a wonderful feeling being able to help someone, I think it is a very important part of life.

I would mostly agree. The times where I felt best in my life, where when I was making a difference in someone else's. I think when we start to focus on ourselves, instead of others, we begin to be dissatisfied with our own lives. In the same vein, we don't want to lose our own identity or we won't be able to fully contribute to bettering other people's lives.

Yes, there is no greater feeling than doing something for others. Sister Theresa used to said that is not how much we give ,but how much love we put into giving.

Lilaclady took the words right out of my mouth lol. This would be a VERY different world from what it is if more people helped each other and cooperated for free with no regard for finacial profit. It is my hope that such a world will come about one day! I think the very future of the human race depends on learning this lesson.

Hi Pose123! I absolutely agree with that statement and if i am going to rate it, i think i will rate it with a more than 10! I always have felt that kind of joy and happiness when i help a stranger, an old woman, an old man, a poor child or just about anyone in my own small way. And if i could see the smile on the face of the person i helped, that smile is so priceless to see and the "Thank you" is so precious to hear. There is nothing compared to such joy and satisfaction. Take care and have a nice day. :)

I agree with that.....Helping others gives stisfication....

Hi Pose I would have to rate that with a 10. I love to help other people if I can. It gives me such a warm feeling knowing that Ive helped someone out. I only wish more people would think like that.

look it depends from person to person. it gives happiness. its also great satisfaction. But it is not the greatest one as i think in today's world. All have their own priorities.

To a large extent, I agree. I derive much joy and happiness from helping others. I enjoy doing community work and volunteering service. When I see a smile on their face, I feel that all that I've done is worthwhile. However, when it comes to helping friends, I learn to only spend time on friends who are worthy of my time. I've been very nice and helpful to some friends but in the end, I end up being hurt and bullied by these friends. It's fine if they are unappreciative but why do they have to hurt me? I guess I am too foolish.

I believe that statement whole-heartedly. It is the core of my selfishness... if I make my people truly happy, it makes me happy. I don't mean that I give in to their every whim, or let them use me as a doormat... but I try to help them see what they are capable of, to encourage and support them, and to applaud them when they succeed.

i've read from the lives of saints that they were very much satisfied in life if they dedicate their lives to others... but still i don't really understnad it at all.... (what am kinda selfish?) LoL