Isn't It Time To Be A Contributor?

Isn't it strange how we think that the Golden Rule - do good to others - should be done to us.

Somehow people always feel that they need to be respected, considered, and be pampered.
I suppose that is in our psyche. We need to know we are important, that we are special and significant, and that we have value. We do receive a lot of our significance from others, unfortunately. We have such a need for others to approve us, simply because we have not found it in our own value, our own principles, because we don't believe in ourselves and what we have been created to be.
But that breeds an unreal expectation in what we think others should be 'giving' to us in acknowledgment, in approval, in consideration, in whatever it is we think and believe we need,

What we miss is, that the GR states,"Give to others, as you would have them give to you".
It is only in giving, that we understand receiving. It is only when we unselfishly, without agenda and motive, give what others need that we can begin to receive and even understand what it means.

While we are expecting others, constantly, to meet our emotional need, we will find ourselves in a constant need. Do you need a friend? Be a friend. Do you need consideration? Give consideration.

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I heard an account of how Warren Buffet, in his early days, to learn the industry he was involved in, offered to work for nothing. As we know, the result of that 'giving' was how much he learnt and has been able to apply in amassing his own wealthy profile and become a charitable donor.

Instead of thinking, and behaving like everyone owes us a favor, is obligated to us, should be doing something for us, why not begin to contribute what it is we think we need. Be considerate, be respectful. Maybe even work for nothing and see how it opens 'doors' of opportunity to your life.

Everyone needs, and so they are very focused on their own needs, their own lives and, therefore, actually don't have time for yours. But, that is exactly where you can be begin to carve out a place in this world for yourself. Take the focus off you. Make others your agenda. It's amazing how others will respond to those who selflessly give and contribute to their 'need'. As you give what you can, what you are good at, what you believe you need, you will begin, in time, to see a remarkable path of giving begin to open to you.

The greatest significance does not come from receiving, but from giving.
Begin a life of bold contribution today. Give first. Give liberally. Give without expecting anything. Give because you can. Give because someone needs it. Give your pleasantness. Give your respect. Give your talent. Give and reach your full potential.