Thoughts on being of service. My interests shifted into reading biographies. With so many great men or women who lived before us or are still alive, it’s their service to humanity that I admire in them. They live or lived a selfless life and the best legacy they can leave is or left behind was their service. I have yet to cull which one I should start reading. I got them all listed . . . Biography of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson Cathrine The Great, Portait of A Woman by Robert K. Massie Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban (Hardcover) by Malala Yousafzai What is your opinion or take on being of service? Being of service is an integral part of the journey toward finding fulfillment. Think of a time when you participated in making someone’s life better, perhaps when you: Shared something with a friend that sparked his/her interest. Held your child through his tears to his smiles. Provided the support that helped someone through a tough time. Participated in providing a product or service that helped better people’s lives. Learning About Being of Service An openness to learning about being of service begins a most illuminating journey on which you will confront many routine practices that do not serve us in finding fulfillment. Some of these notions will be used to exemplify the three basic questions on your journey: 1) What does it mean to be of service to yourself?: 2)What does it mean to be of service to others?; and 3) What does it mean to be of service to others and not lose yourself in the process? Although most people focus on getting love, fulfillment occurs from giving love. The loving behavior that naturally flows from an open heart makes any activity an opportunity to be of service whether at home or at work. Many activities begin with loving behavior as an integral part, but being of service often becomes lost as other priorities supercede the behavior that would make the activity fulfilling. When hearts close: 1) What does it mean to be of service to yourself? Opening your heart and approaching others with a desire to learn, serves you well because it provides each of you the opportunity to learn more about the “heart” of the matter. This is the learning that contributes to peace of mind and opens the door for meeting one of our deepest desires — intimate connections. 2) What does it mean to be of service to others? With an open heart, feeling your fear and sadness allows a person to experience your caring. When your heart is closed he will be so busy protecting himself from being controlled that he will not feel your concern or hear what you say. With your heart open you will probably find him much more willing to talk with you and the possibility greatly improves for having a dialogue in which he can be honest about himself and discover more in that process. You both are well-served. 3) What does it mean to be of service to others and not lose yourself in the process? Being of service means expressing your unhappiness without making another person wrong or trying to make them change. Stating your position without being attached to the outcome is true personal power. It’s setting your boundaries without closing your heart, such as Martin Luther King or Gandhi saying “No!” to an injustice without engaging in the abusive behavior of their oppressors. Not compromising yourself gives another person some important feedback, and allows you to stand proud in your loving behavior. This behavior serves both you and others. You can give others the opportunity to learn some important things about themselves. Whether they take it, is not your responsibility. You have offered, which is all you can do. Here is one essay which will leave a profound impact in your outlook in life, your desire to render service and make a difference. “The best opportunities are opportunities to be of service. When someone can benefit from your assistance, your expertise, your time, attention and skills, that’s golden. The way to make a friend, the way to make a living, the way to make a good impression, the way to make a fortune, is to make a difference. When you’re committed to making a difference, to being of service, you’re on the path to greatness. Be of genuine service, again and again, and the world takes notice. Make it your goal to add real value to life, and you’ll live a life that’s rich and fulfilling. Sure, some people will seek to take advantage of you. Yet you can let that be their problem, not yours.” Give great value, and you will live great value. Let go of the fantasy that you can cheat life, because all you end up doing is cheating yourself. When times are good, when times are tough, when there’s joy or when there’s disappointment, whatever the situation may be, choose to be of service. Make life truly good by making it good for others.” Below quotes should serve you well . . . The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi The only service a friend can really render is to keep up your courage by holding up to you a mirror in which you can see a noble image of yourself. George Bernard Shaw To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity. Douglas Adams Cheers! Joegar
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 07:17:48 +0000
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