the secret of true happiness lies in giving and sharing more than in receiving and taking
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There are moments in our life when we start realizing the true meaning of life and its impact on others. One such feeling is ‘joy of giving’. At times we realize that gaining or acquiring some ‘gain’ gives less pleasure than ‘parting away and giving it to a destitute/someone who really in need ’. It gives immense pleasure which one can only experience but it’s very hard to explain. And one good thing is that one is never at loss by sharing . It is also a hard fact of life that ‘pursuit of attaining something in excess’ leads us to no where and ultimately causes stress.
Sharing is not all about money or wealth. Generosity is only one of the aspect. It’s about kindness, helpfulness, unselfishness, sacrifice, giving, service, love etc. Few words of sympathy can cause a tremendous effect. Even sometimes one can feel that the kindest words that aren't spoken. Jesus also said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” When we do good to others, we receive great happiness.
On the other side one can think why should I give to others?, “ No one gave it to me when I needed. The answer lies in your sub-conscious mind where the thought is always there that in your life you received so much from other people—parents, friends, teachers, relatives, strangers etc. Deep in your thought you will remember that the help also came from those quarters from where you had least expected.
When we share something we somehow connect to others in many ways. It’s a God like trait. Personally speaking we connect to ‘God’ the very moment of sharing.
‘Giving’ can make a difference to others and in turn we achieve a sense of empowerment, pride, and accomplishment.
There is a famous quote ‘ The more you give of yourself, the more you find yourself