a Little Light

I love doing favors for others. When I assist someone, I put myself in a position where my gifts, ability and blessings are used not for selfish purposes – but for making the lives of others better.

I grew up with little and never believed I had the connections or resources to help others. But as I grow older, I find that I’ve either gained resources or believe that you don’t need much to give. Probably some combination of both.

I really believe that helping others will one day lead to others helping you in a time of need. It may not be the exact same person giving back, but life works out in the end.

Recently I had the oppertunity to do a big favor for someone else. The experience in this case was disappointing. Why? Because I didn’t really feel appriciated.

It would have been different if an attempt at compensation or grattitude was expressed. But it didn’t happen and I left the situation drained and unhappy. It bugs me weeks later.

But I’m glad I went through this experience. It reminds me that I need to express my thanks when others help me. I should offer compensation on big favors, but at the very least, I need to openly and expressively be thankful for their help.

Not only does it make the one being helped appear to have manners, but it makes the helper feel valueable and important – a trait we all need to feel as human beings.

– Post From My iPhone