The Benefit of Generosity

"He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a great benefit when he dies."  - Tertullian

A strong focus on self interests and the building of self-esteem has had disastrous results in my opinion.  If you want to feel good about your self, then help someone in need.  If you want to feel even better, do it anonymously.  Much of the time our "self-intrests" are damaging to ourselves.  You will find out more about your importance, by doing things for those who cannot do for themselves.  The benefit of generosity is humility and self-awareness, which is more valuable than any level of puffed up self-esteem. 

Take care,

Shayne Webber, Ph.D.

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