Make the World a Better Place…
If you’re facing difficulties or challenges, whether they appear in your professional, family or private life, what’s the best way to overcome the feeling that you’re struggling against impossible odds? Whatever your answer, today could be a great day to explore an unusual option.
The fact is that we all face challenges during our lifetimes, some of them minor, some more serious. But when you begin to feel that the fates are conspiring to single you out for unreasonable levels of stress and torment, there’s a counter-intuitive answer to your struggle that can prove particularly effective. Can you guess what it might be?
This suggestion was handed to me by a trusted mentor who realised that I was struggling and, rather than simply giving me the answer I was seeking on a silver plate, he advised me to find someone else who was struggling and lend a helping hand. At the time, I certainly didn’t appreciate this unexpected approach but, reluctantly, I followed the advice. And it opened my eyes to an experience that left a lasting impression.
Giving help to another person demonstrates that we are all capable of making a positive difference. Whatever form the help may take, whether it’s a helping hand, words of encouragement, practical advice or just being available to listen and understand, we bring a level of caring and clarity that can act as a catalyst for change in someone’s life. It’s a powerfully positive experience. Through helping another, we learn to see our own situation more clearly. That minor adjustment in perspective often sheds light on the answers we’ve been seeking for ourselves. If we can help someone else, we can help ourselves. And that’s a moment when we no longer feel constrained by our circumstances. It’s like a breath of fresh air. A renewal of confidence. By helping others, we help ourselves. What a great way to make the world a better place to share.