Is giving advice giving?
Or is it a one-upmanship?
Is giving a beggar giving?
Or is it enabling?
Is giving a kiss giving?
Or is it a betrayal?
These are questions I’m asking myself. What is my intent when I give of myself? Is it helpful, needed, wanted? Or does it just make me feel good about myself?
Today’s random thoughts given and asked randomly. Please feel free to comment!
~RuthScribbles~
I’m of the opinion that there are no completely altruistic actions, except in parenthood.
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One can even say not so in parenthood… what about parents that live vicariously through their kids? 😉
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Yeah… I thought about that. I think it’s the MOST possible with parents to kids.
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I don’t believe anyone acts wholly altruistically.
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Giving should be two fold.. good for you and the person receiving.. That’s not selfish..
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Yes
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These are really good questions! Am I giving a dollar to the man begging with the cardboard sign to make his life better? Or to make me feel better about my own life? Very tough questions indeed!
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They really are!
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