The Gift That Keeps Giving
Monday, January 16th, 2012There are several things I get from helping others. Feelings of pride and satisfaction, greater happiness and content in my life, and a sense of purpose are at the forefront. As those who have read my book know, helping others began in an effort to stay sober. I was told helping others in their own effort to remain sober was a way to help myself, and that I would feel greater happiness and reward in life. This sounded selfish to me, but after a few attempts at stepping out from myself and offering aid to another human being, I began to see the reward. Not everyone I tried to help was responsive, and some I never saw again after talking with them at an AA meeting, but when a few people did respond and remained sober, it warmed my heart to know I had some small part in the result. However, this wasn’t the only reward. If there is one soul reason I continue to help others, it’s because it gives my life meaning. Even if it’s holding a door for someone with a smile on my face, I feel good knowing I’m doing something for someone else. Today, I know my life makes a difference, and I can say helping others has certainly made a difference in mine.
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