Article 4: Helping others

“We rise by lifting others.”  Robert Ingersoll

There’s a kind of joy that doesn’t come from receiving, but from giving without expecting anything in return. It’s quiet, steady, and deeply human. The more you give, the more connected you feel. Not because you expect anything in return, but because giving reminds you that we’re all in this together.
Giving isn’t always about grand gestures. Sometimes it’s a kind word, a helping hand, a shared moment. It’s listening without interrupting. It’s noticing when someone’s struggling and showing up, even if all you have to offer is your presence.
Giving back is not just a responsibility; it’s a form of gratitude. A way of saying, “I see you. I’ve been there too. And I want to help.” It doesn’t have to be loud or public. In fact, the most meaningful acts are often unseen.
You don’t need to be wealthy, influential, or powerful to make a difference. You just need to care. You need to believe that your time, your energy and your kindness can shift the course of someone’s day, or even their life.
So, if you’re wondering how to start, begin small. Give what you can, when you can. Donate, share, support, show up. Whether it’s money, an afternoon of your time, or a single act of compassion it all counts. It all adds up. At the end of the day, a life of meaning is a life lived in service to others.

By H.