Altruism

One can ask why it is good to have altruism? Because it is good for you, for others and for entire humanity. Altruism or helping others in selfless manner is shown even by other animals, birds and insects. It is more crucial for human beings. It is commonly said that man is a social animal.We live in inter-connected and inter-dependent environment. We have needs and states which requires support of others. If we all believe in only self satisfaction, we all will remain unsatisfied and unfulfilled. This will lead to frustration and negativity leading to every possible evil. Many people are in a state in which they need big help and support. Thus is the need of people to extend helping hand without any selfish interest or ulterior motive. This can help in saving humanity from suffering and in improving quality of life. The overall growth in turn will help world in becoming a happier place and more developed too. Altruism is not only for helping others, it gives immense satisfaction and sense of purpose and meaningfulness to the person. Great people like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King have lived an altruistic life helping millions during their lifetime and still inspiring and helping.

Some people have altruism as inherent trait. Others can develop it. One of the most important way to develop it is by sensitizing people towards pain and suffering of others. This should start early in childhood. Meditation and Mindfulness can also help in developing altruism. Reading about great altruistic leaders is another way. NGO's are actively doing altruistic works worldwide. Events can be organized to involve people in such activities.

Humanity must choose - rise together through altruism or get destroyed through selfishness.


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Alertness

Alertness makes one ready for life. It is one thing that can save one from many traumas, difficulties, failures and other problems of life. It can also enhance one’s function and efficiency. This makes the difference between dullness and sharpness. To the extent that it can make difference between life and death. Life can be unpredictable both in problems and opportunities. To be safe from problems and to avail maximum from opportunities, one should be prepared. Alertness is the basic component of preparedness. How can one become more alert? To begin with one must shed casual attitude and must understand the unpredictable nature of life. One must keep all senses active along with mental activeness. Physical fitness, sufficient sleep & rest, avoidance of excess eating, avoidance of alcohol and other abuses, practice of yoga meditation also adds to mental alertness. Organized life and better lifestyle can also help. The biggest help comes from focusing mind on purpose of life including day to day activities. Life is nothing but collection of daily activities. To create a good life, one must create good daily activities. For this alertness comes very handy. 


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