They say a cup that is filled cannot contain more water. Any attempt to add more water leads to wastage. The only way to receive in this context is to be emptied.
Many interpret this ancient Chinese analogue differently. For me, the lesson here is not to be a hoarder, and I know that goes against almost everything we are taught in the crypto sphere but I will explain shortly.
Yesterday someone asked me why I was hosting contests? (By the way, I am supporting hive-naija's weekly prompt with 60 pob this week. If you are from Nigeria, kindly check this post) there are a lot of things I could do with that token, so why give it out?
I was irritated by the question and didn't give an appropriate response, so this is my attempt to correct that wrong.
I think that every act of kindness; every action geared towards improving other people's life or experiences is a seed and we often reap positively from helping other people.
Asides from the benefit of giving, the thought and feelings that come with being benevolent are soul-satisfying. It takes away the burden of living in your chaotic world.
Sometimes I get a little sad when I consider all the money I would have saved but spent. Then I remember that I have two siblings who are about to get into college and that would have not been possible if I was hoarding all the money I was making.
It has been a huge sacrifice but I will certainly do it again because my life has impacted other people's lives and that is the marking of living a life that truly matters.
Every day I am working towards moving away from my selfish needs and looking out into the world and seeing how I can make other people's lives better as well. I still have my struggles but I am willing to lend a helping hand when I can.
Sometimes you have to let go of the old to accommodate the new. I have been to a hoarder's house and it is often not pleasant. They have a lot of stuff they don't need to keep which becomes toxic and harmful to them.
A hoarder can make their life better by letting go of the things they don't need. This way they have space for even the old and new (even new things can be unnecessary).
I am always taking stock of my life, removing things that I deem unnecessary or can be easily replaced. It is not always ideal I will admit, but it pays to work, feel and live light.
I want all of us to consider ways in which we can help other people this week. Put a smile on someone's face. Maybe the universe will decorate your kind gesture. Cheers!
Awesome post! You have pointed out so many things that are REALLY important... that can change/impact other's life and make it easier for others... There is no better image than seeing others in your surroundings living better thanks to you!
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I deem it therapeutic endeavour. Something we should all endeavour to do once in a while
Some people do get bigger cups😄
I understand where you are coming from. Helping people is very nice and can feel good, maybe even create some unexpected opportunities or positive dharma if you will.
However, too often I find no one will be able to fill your cup with the quality and amount of thirst quenching water like you can. The key, in my opinion, is helping people in a mutually beneficial way.
Which is why I love Hive Staked Basic Income shares from @steembasicincome. Everyone is mutually winning there and no questions are raised about motives. Plus it is all Hive and not a wild west environment like the second layer of tokens is currently.
I am loving your posts man!
no matter how big the cup gets, the potential for (more) water is endless
valid point. You don't want to help people at your own expense all of the time
Yeah I have a couple of those (most were gifted). Did not look deep into it.
You are right. That question isn't just connecting, why won't someone give instead of spending it on himself? I'm glad you answered the question this way, it makes sense now.
When I saw your first contest, I was so excited about it and surprisingly you came up with a unique one. I can only see the smile you would be putting on some persons face later on with your generous heart.
And as you said, none of it will go unrewarded. No good deeds go unrewarded I believe.
Not like i am 100% altruistic, but i do enjoy making someone happy, this is the whole point of having stake to me.
That's it, you don't have to be altruistic totally. A little kindness goes a long way, that's what matter
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"If we all light up we can scare away the dark"
I believe we all have the chance to impact people's life positively and it doesn't have to be something grand. A simple act of kindness goes a long way
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An act of kindness is always very important in everything we are doing.
I always laugh when I see people saying that they can't help until they have more than enough. Truth is, anyone that can't help with the little he have would not be able to help even if he is overflowing with wealth.
I've been on the spending end for the last couple of months and I know how much I would have made or at least staked in my account but I don't have any regrets because I don't spend unnecessarily. I spend to put smile on my face and on people's face.
Well Done Bro
"how you do anything is how you do everything"
those words resonate with me. most times we wait for things we could do right now to not just improve our lives but the lives of the people around us. it just takes that quantum leap to add a little bit of sunshine into another's life
Hmm..this does go against everything the world teaches us.
Earn more make money, do not share with anyone if you want to become rich instead invest in business.
However, investing in people pays richer dividends, not just in terms of money but also in terms of support, love, maybe just being there for you.
Although the world doesn't see human investment as invest this is what makes the world a better place.
Take Hive for example, it's great when someone gives you a couple of $$ for your post, but you have no clue what the person liked about your post.
For example if the person had stayed on a bit to write a comment and tell you what they liked or even shared their experience with you about how this particular thing impacted their life, that would give you a moral boost to write more, a motivational spur to write better and share your experience with the community.
Personally I love comments that tells me why someone likes my post.
I am glad that you are reaping the benefits of being a giver. I so appreciate you for this.
Hmm, I am like that too I like to take stock of my life from time to time and get rid of stuff that doesn't need to fill the space, emotionally and physically.
Do you also emotionally let go of the baggage you might be carrying?
This post resonates so well with me. Thanks for sharing.
Definitely. I don't like things bothering for too long. My mind is my fortress and i guard it jealousy
I am big on commenting as well. It is one of the ways to build social capital which is the key to success on a social platform like this. I even get inspiration from other people's posts. Hive is like a platform that feeds itself
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