Why Giving is Important

We give things away every day and don’t even realize it.  We give advice, compliments, feedback, and sometimes criticism.  We give our time to others and often give our physical bodies to help others with simple things like opening doors or holding items for an elderly person.  My point is that the act of giving is a basic necessity in life and is something that everyone not only wants, but needs.  I believe that the simple act of giving is overlooked too often and becomes some type of catch phrase meant to make us feel good, but with no real meaning behind it.  I believe it is time to take the act of giving more seriously and start making a positive change in the lives of others more often.  When I say others, I don’t just mean your significant other or your best friend, I mean complete strangers.

Could you imagine living in a world where no one gave anything without first being paid for it? It’s not a world I want to live in.  Have you ever been in a position where someone gave you a chance, gave you an opportunity, gave you a break, or money, or even a free meal? Have you really thought about how many times we give each other things, physical or emotional?  These things are often the most important acts of kindness and truly build up our society in a positive way.  It promotes not only interaction, but trust, value, and substance in mankind.

There are many people living without anything at all, and I guarantee you that they very much appreciate those who give them time, food, or any positive gift at all.  Giving is simple and believe it or not, it will make you feel better too.  If you feel discouraged in life, feel frustrated, anxious, sad, and hopeless, you are not alone, but if you have enough time to focus on yourself this much, there is a good chance you have a lot to give the world. So it’s time to start doing it.

-From the Mind of the EgoAssassin