How helpful are you?

July 26th, 2010 by admin

“I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love.” ~Mother Teresa

This week I will devote to our service, our service to others and the Universe. As we look around us we see people who are only interested in their own well-being. People who have hardened their hearts and live with narrow minds. They think only of themselves.

We are all connected to one another. What happens to one affects all. This has been called the, “butterfly effect.” Another law that come into play is the law of Karma or what you give out you get.

People who think only of themselves live lives filled with negativity, such as personal problems, sickness, and conflict. This in because by living within themselves they cut off the Universal flow.

In order to live in harmony with the flow from source you must live with compassion and empathy. This means that you are aware of people who are less fortunate than you and give of yourself when the opportunity arises.

Sharing your good fortune with others, no matter how little that is, results in more connection with source energy and improvement of your life. There is joy in helping others. If you have not felt that joy, open your heart and mind to life because you are missing one of the greatest feeling you can experience.

Service is a way of showing gratitude. All religions talk of being grateful but the Koran says it best. It says, “If you come to me with a grateful heart, I will give you more.”

It is said that when we give it comes back to us 10 fold. This follows the theory of energy. Energy flows in a circle and each time the circle is completed the energy grows.

This is true of good and bad. The Universe wants to be accommodating. It wants you to have what you want. So when you send out negative energy, the Universe thinks that you want negativity and sends more to you.

I am sure you have noticed that people who complain always have something to complain about, while those who are always upbeat seem to lead charmed lives.

If you go to church you are told that you should give 10% of your income to the church and you will be blessed. I believe that tithing is a good idea, although I do not believe it should necessarily go to the church.

One should support their church, but one should be aware of how much the church needs. If your church is small or new it may need lots of help. But, if you belong to one of the mega churches it doesn’t need as much help.

Those who are less fortunate than you are in need perhaps more than your church. Also, it is good to remember that being of service does not always mean giving money. Giving of your time is also effective.

TODAY’S TIP: At least once a year go through your closets and take the clothes that you have not worn in over a year to a homeless shelter or give them to an organization that helps the less fortunate.

When was the last time you helped someone else?