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A Helping Hand


"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others." - Dalia Lama

Most people may be surprised to hear this, but... You don't need a reason to help people.

It does not require an incentive, a reward, a payback or a return of any kind. You do not have to obtain a PHD, millions of dollars or loads of possessions.

Honestly, all it takes is a willing heart and a selfless act. It doesn't have to be this over-the-top grand gesture. It can be something as simple as a hug.

Helping others not only adds value to the person being helped, but provides the helper with a feeling of contribution as well.

No matter what you hear from the world around you (especially in the media) you aren't here for yourself alone. We all need a sense of belonging; being apart of something much larger than ourselves. Helping others provides this.

Be honest. Do you want to live in a world where we are not there for each other?

It's easy to celebrate with others during the good times; when everything is running smooth. But what about the hard times? Where are you when a friend hits rock bottom and they're at their lowest? Are you right there next to them, holding their hand? Or are you MIA and nowhere to be found?

No one should ever have to face hard times alone. We are all on the same team. It doesn't matter what race or color you are, we are family. We are in this together. And all of us need to start behaving like it and working together for the greater good.

Because when you think about it:

  • We all feel.
  • We all want love.
  • We all have emotions.
  • We all struggle.
  • We all have issues.
  • We all hurt.
  • We all shed the same tears.

Though each situations' details may differ, we are all human. And we all need to have each other's back.

You and I are here to help, to grow, to share and to love.

Today, lend a helping hand.

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