We all benefit, when we give to others.

I know that seems like a simple and also vague statement, but there is a lot of truth in it.  There is always someone we may know, a cause, a charity that when we give freely with out any expectation, we really all do benefit.  We benefit in ways so countless that when we are in the midst of doing it, we really do not understand how those ripples extend outward to other.  There was a movie several years back by the title Pay it Forward. It is a movie with the basic premise that if something is done for you, you are not expected to pay back the person that did that thing for you, though you may choose to, but go on to pay it forward to someone else. 

I have done this several times and especially when I can. I can't express how it makes you feel seeing someone enjoying something they have wanted or needed help with. Sharing in an event or making someone's day because you enabled them to have their experience.  Doing things like this just so lifts you and us. Spirit has commented about not putting all your time into earthly things, but giving time to things that you will take with you, like experiences and memories. When you do something like this, there is no value you can place upon doing something for someone else.  The joy, happiness and look alone on the other you have given to can do amazing things and give amazing things in return. It can be healing, emotionally uplifting and give a sense of purpose that when you do such a thing, you continue to want to share that with others and all with the intention that you receive nothing in return but that believe they will pass that on to someone else.

This all comes down to doing and being in a sense good. Being good, lends to kindness and compassion. It leads to selflessness and empowering the less fortunate. It leads to a sense of unity, connectedness and even adds a personal check mark in your spiritual report card.  It always gives to you and never takes.  Being kind for the sake of kindness. Being a whole person with the world with you instead of being in a sense of feeling alone.  There is great energy in it and it also boost your endorphins which can also ease all types of personal and emotional pain.  Doing good is truly when intentionally done right, is something we all should practice, especially when we can.  We don't have to give in terms of financial or physical things to help someone in need. It is the sense at times of appreciation or just listening to someone that can mean the world to them. Giving advice only when asked or wanted, but never pushed, for not everyone wants or is ready for it. 

It is the thought I carry all the time, to do only good.  To not align myself with negativity or negative people. To practice this as much as I can and even when I am alone with my thoughts, to not let negative thoughts or people take up occupancy in my mind. If I see something that offends me or my feelings, I just say to myself, let it go, separate your self from those things, it isn't important, let go and let God deal with it. I do this with people as well who need to work on their own things and if they do not connect further with my happiness or beliefs, I bless them and hope they find what they are looking for elsewhere. We do not need to entertain negativity to be happy.

If we all took the time to just let go and not hold on to the things we do not understand and practice a bit of compassion and love, we can truly make this world a better place.

Enjoy your September.

Blessings,

Steven