Of Giving Back, Of Sharing, And The Joy It Brings

If you’re a frequent reader of this blog, you probably have gauged that I’m a guy who likes to do social and humanitarian endeavors – doing charity works, social awareness initiatives, molding young kids by teaching them and the likes. It can be creating an idea and acting upon it. It's always a joy to see myself working for the good of other people by sharing my time, talent, and treasure - up to what it can allow me to do. 

A quote from Erich From is so fitting in this post.

Giving is the highest expression of potency. In the very act of giving, I experience my strength, my wealth, my power. This experience of heightened vitality and potency fills me with joy. I experience myself as overflowing, spending, alive, hence as joyous. Giving is more joyous than receiving, not because it is a deprivation, but because in the act of giving lies the expression of my aliveness.” ~ Erich Fromm

Awhile ago, I had the luxury of time watching some YT stuffs about sharing and giving back. People doing random act of kindness - impromptu actions to the point that almost all of the people they intend to help are really in awe of their kindness. And that in return, those people being helped expressed their sincere thanks and utter a word of blessing to the benefactor. 

Here's the YT link of one of their videos. Tipping A Waitress US$200

Watch how the waitress reacted when she was handed with a 'US$200" for a tip. She was even stunned in a good way. That she said, Are you serious? I can't even take that! The guys said, Yeah, we're serious, you don't have to give that to your ---. And the rest of the conversation just simply awed me.

I should suppose to share it via an embed format, but their YT channel won't allow it. You need to request it from them. So what I did was I downloaded their video using MacYT Downloader. But unfortunately, I cannot upload it here. I don't know how to figure out why it can't be. To not waste my time, I just put the link as highlighted above.

For me, giving is a way of communication and connection. It allows us to be part of someone's life, let alone those who are under privileged. Those who are currently in the dark moment of their lives. By shedding portion of our light to them, it's one way of letting them feel that they still matter. That, their existence has not been ignored or taken for granted. 

I won't say I live a much more privileged life as I for one, belong as well to the middle-class of a third world country. But there's so much in my heart for those people. And I will continue doing such things while nourishing my soul with the good feeling I get from accomplishing it. 

You too can be of great help to others. Never say you can't do because you lack the resources, you lack the facility to do it. We can always be of help to others. And praying is such a powerful way of helping them if financial doesn't allow you at the moment. Uttering words of encouragement for them can do a whole lot. 

We each are connected with one another. That's why it is so empowering if we can be a blessing to others by embracing their needs. 

For me, it is when we bless other people that God blesses us more. If you read this, I hope one day soon, one fine day - you'll decide to be a person to others as well and benefit from the joy it gives within.

P.S - credit for the YT video courtesy of Giving Back Films.