FOOD FOR THOUGHT (2)

ABOUT GIVING AND NOT ASKING ANYTHING IN RETURNThe basic idea is that you cannot grow as fast by yourself as you can with the help of others (leverage other peoples' resources). There are two ways you can get the help of others - ask them (nicely, of course), or get them to volunteer to help you. Asking (especially if you're paying for it) works wonders,Herbal cigarettes, but right now I want to focus on the second option - having people help you of their own accord.How do you do this? By helping other people.In terms of your relationships, this means going out of your way to help others, doing them something, and being there for friends when they need your help. You'll have to give first before you can expect anything and for someone who's impatient for results,stop smoking, it would help to remember that this isn't just you giving the store away, it's you investing your resources in your future. Investments, when done in the right place and the right time, can bring about fantastic returns down the line, and so it is with people.This means giving first, and giving a lot. And what are you 'asking them'? Their trust, their loyalty and their support. You won't ask for it explicitly, but once you've given a lot to whom needs you, you will notice that you'll get all that love coming back to you.Sometimes I wish instead of thinking about myself all the time I could be using my time to actually do something selfless for someone else. I mean 100% of the time I’m working to make myself happy, but instead of working on something that seems impossible and I don’t even know how to do , why not make someone else happy? concentrate on someone other than myself?And how exactly should I do this?I think if I am grateful for the blessings in my life on a daily basis I will eventually cultivate those things in myself that are of the giving kind moreso than the taking kind.Every one has to give and to take to balance all things out in their lives.I give to others out of the goodness in my heart and I think that one should do that consistently without thought of receiving anything in return. I also think though that good deeds done WILL be done unto you in due time.So, to sum up these thoughs, I'll never show disappointment if I don't get love in return. It'll probably mean to me that I haven't given enough love.Syl