It's all about trying to make the world and the universe a better place. I'm proud to be connected with it. I think we need that in our lives. We need ethical, heroic people trying to do the right thing to help others and to improve life on this planet and in the universe.
If compassion was the motivating factor behind all of our decisions, would our world not be a completely different place?
What does impress both the unsaved and saved alike are those rare individuals who have learned to control their lifestyles and use the abundance they have to help others and spread God's Word. . . . Let me propose a radical idea from God's Word: Determine God's best for your life, and be satisfied with it, even if it means moving down in lifestyle.
A lot of people think they're born for themselves; I don't think that. I believe that we're here to help other people all the way through.
I think many people believe the best way they can help others is to criticize them, to give them the benefit of their 'wisdom. ' I disagree. The best way to help people is to see the best in them.
When you make a choice to be of service to others, you gain the courage and sense of determination that will fuel your efforts. With a solid vision in place, you also become less concerned with your individual fear or self-doubt and more committed to taking the actions that will support your larger vision.
Whatever community organization, whether it's a women's organization, or fighting for racial justice. . . you will get satisfaction out of doing something to give back to the community that you never get in any other way.
Service-learning is a particularly fertile way of involving young people in community service, because it ties helping others to what they are learning in the classroom. It enables them to apply academic disciplines to practical, everyday problems. In the process, it provides a compelling answer to the adolescent's perennial question, 'Why do I need to learn this stuff?
After all, Jews invented psychiatry to help other Jews become Gentiles.
The most meaningful way to succeed is to help others succeed.
We obviously feel destiny and purpose and do what we do, but within that are ways to help others and to inspire others and to support and encourage people.
One of the greatest things you can do to help others is not just to share and give what you have, but to help them discover what they have within themselves to help themselves.
Painting and sculpture help other people to see what a wonderful world we live in.
God has done so much in my life, and my desire is to help others who are hurting to receive His love and get the healing they need - mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I know the Word works and total restoration is possible in Christ because I've experienced it myself.
Whatsoever is done in charity, however small and of no reputation it be, bringeth forth good fruit.
When the children had completed an absorbing bit of work, they appeared rested and deeply pleased. It almost seemed as if a road had opened up within their souls that led to all their latent powers, revealing the better part of themselves. They exhibited a great affability to everyone, put themselves out to help others and seemed full of good will.
If you want to achieve your goals, help others achieve theirs.
Throwing away Zen mind is correct Zen mind. Only keep the question, 'What is the best way of helping other people?'
Whoever survives a test, whatever it may be, must tell the story. That is his duty.
Unless one's philosophy is all-inclusive, nothing can be understood.