“Life is just one damned thing after another”
Frank Ward O’Malley (1875-1932)
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It’s true for most of us, at least until we choose to do OUR own damned thing.
I suppose that we feel like this when we lose the balance between how much time and effort we invest for others compared to the time we invest for ourselves.
When we spend a lot of time doing OUR own thing, others may think or say that we are selfish, however, when we invest a lot of time for others, ( I’m thinking of mothers with young children or when we are taking care of family member in need) it can lead us to becoming frustrated or irritable.
Our challenge is to find the right amount of time between what we do for ourselves and what we do for others.
Why is it so important to think of ourselves before we think of others?
The answer is; How can we give to others what we don’t have?
How can you give money if you don’t have enough for your own needs?
How can you give time when you don’t even have time for yourself?
How can you share your knowledge when you are ignorant?
It seems to me that the most generous people of today who are able to give back used to be the people who were thinking of themselves not long ago.
An example? Bill Gates with his philantropy and his Foundation. One of the richest man in the world is becoming one of the most generous in his lifetime.
Do you feel that you invest enough time for others?
Do you feel that you invest enough time for yourself?
Do you ever struggle with these questions?
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