Happy New Month!
More often than not, a selfish individual is insecure and full of doubt. Their selfishness comes from an internal belief that his is the only 'good idea', the one and only chance of avoiding failure. By extension, he is saying “I need this – not you” as he really believes there is nothing else for him, no hope, nothing.
The paradox is that selflessness (the opposite) is actually the route that leads to true success; the individual with the confidence to support others and to share is repaid through getting more in return than the selfish counterpart.
We live in a ‘connected’ economy which multiplies the value of what is contributed to it. It is based on abundance not scarcity and those who deliberately opt out fall behind.
Sharing ideas, insights, confidence and yes, even money, bring a return to YOU; perhaps not in the way you originally expected and certainly not with a guarantee…but again, the selfish fall behind.
Until next time (and delighted to share),
Peripatetic Scribe
Very thoughtful, P.S. I like your view of "repayment" - not as we expect and without guarantee - but so what? Do we always NEED to be repaid? Answer....NO
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! The more you try to hold on to something, the more elusive it will turn out to be. It is the basis of all the religions and the fundamental principle of the Universe, according to me.
ReplyDeleteIn addition, true you might not be "repayed" in the way you'd like to, but it will be the way you "deserve" or actually need to become a more valuable person.
Nevertheless, currently, in the times of recession these principles have sadly been abandoned. I hope someone will remember them anyway. If not, we might be heading towards the same fate as many ancient civilisations. It's all in our hands!
Lucana
Thanks, Anonymous. I agree we should not even expect "repayment" and it's very pleasant when it occurs, even if it is much later....
ReplyDeleteThanks Lucana. I agree that in times of (economic) stress the basic principles are usually forgotten if not abandoned as you say. However, in my experience, the inner "goodness" does show through when times are tough. Anonymous (above) from New Zealand has told me that during the earthquakes they experienced in Christchurch last year, this "goodness" could be seen throughout the communities. So perhaps all is not lost - it's that we need disaster to make us realise our goodness?
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