Helping others is undoubtedly a good act and makes us feel good. But we need to guard against unwittingly strengthening our deep rooted ego. And we also need to take care that the receiver of the help does not in any way feel small or inferior. The little story (fictional) below illustrates the art of giving true help devoid of ego.
“I heard my mother asking our neighbour for some salt. I asked her why she was asking as we already have salt at home. She replied “Its because they are always asking us for things; they are poor. So I thought I would ask for something small from them so as not to burden them, but at the same time make them we feel as if need them too. That way it will be much easier for the neighbour to ask for anything they they need from us”!
So my dear friends bye for now and take good care of yourselves.
🙏 Namaste
Breath of Joy 
Superb and very memorable, thanks for sharing this, Steve
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Thank you kindly 🙋♂️
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Great. 👌💕
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Buon inizio settimana 🙂
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Buona settimana anche a te 🍀
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Wow what a very inspiring story.
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I am so happy Joana that you found the story inspiring. Good luck and a Merry Christmas 🎄
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It is always best if you help from the heart and not help to make yourself feel good.
Merry Christmas, Dilip!
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You are right the receiver of help feels much better when the helper does it from the heart. And wishing you and all the Wombies a Merry Christmas too Peter. 😊🎄
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A good way to respect the poor.
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Dear Surinder sir your response is always spot on. Many thanks and regards.
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What a noble soul your mother is…! The cited gesture of her’s stems from a magnanimity of spirit. It may not be workable at all times to keep looking for materials one can take from another who has been a frequent recipient of things in our possession. But it is always possible for one to be grateful to the other for offering the opportunity to help out every time (s)he comes to us with a need. The attitude of gratitude dispels the ego factor.
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Dear Raj I hasten to clarify the ‘mother’ in the story is not my mother. My fault I should have made it clear at the outset. You are right when you say “The attitude of gratitude dispels the ego factor” and that exactly is the moral of the story. Thanks my friend I always cherish your response as they add value to what I try to convey.
Regards and best wishes.
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A good lesson.
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Great to hear from you Curt. Would love to catch up on your exciting adventures and trips. Take care and best regards.
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Thanks so much, Dilip.
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Cheers and Merry Christmas to you Curt and Peggy 🎄✨
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Thanks, and right back to you Dilip. Merry Christmas and a great New Year to you and your family. Curt and Peggy
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