.."ASPIRE to INSPIRE before you EXPIRED"..
We need to be an ASPIRANT to other to INSPIRED them to cooperate some activities like scouting before our energy and encouragement will be EXPIRED..
We are EAGLE SCOUTS of PALAWAN, who can give Hope,Confidence and courage.
Let us give hope,love and courage!
GO! AGILAS!!
- E.S. Mary Grace N. Moñera
The True Definition of Serving Others
I have been fortunate enough to have incredible teachers and mentors who've taught me so much about the importance of serving others. In fact, I once wrote a brief ode, if you will, dedicated to the first moment I became completely aware of our purpose as it pertains to others.
In my experience, there are definitely certain elements engrained in the true definition of serving others.
The goal of this article is to help you understand what it truly means to be of service to others and how the success of our endeavors is rooted in it.
All truly successful individuals understand and believe that regardless of what we each do, the overarching purpose is to create and deliver value to and for others. Even in achieving your personal goals, they are meaningless if no one is served or better off for you having achieved them.
I know it can sound daunting; a tall order in the eyes of some. This is because of the way many people define true purpose. Most people define their true purpose in terms of serving self and fulfilling self needs first. They look at achieving their goals from the standpoint of what they want only.
Truly successful and highly effective individuals however, see things very differently. They define true purpose from the standpoint of how it benefits others as well as self. If both are not in alignment, the direction of the purpose must change and if need be the purpose itself.
We all have a unique purpose; however, it is important to recognize that no true purpose can supersede the principle of give and give. Simply put, any purpose that does not serve others and self in a positive manner is not a true purpose. True purpose demands that you are not only fulfilled and enriched by what you do but also that others benefit from it. This is the foundation beneath the true definition of serving others.
There are 5 elements engrained in truly being of service to others. Practicing these 5 consistently will not only tremendously improve your personal growth but also the lives of others.
1. Seek to be better
First and foremost, you must be willing to constantly learn and grow. The better you are, the more effective you will be in serving others. The moment you cease to learn, you become obsolete. If you are obsolete, it will be extremely difficult for you to be of benefit to anyone.
If you aren't growing and changing, how can you expect to influence growth and change in others? As Gandhi said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." These words define the principle of growth whereby the more you grow, the more we each grow; the better the world is around us. In order to positively affect that, you must be a part of those who lead by example instead of simply watching from the sidelines.
2. Seek to do better
As you constantly seek to be better, you must also seek to do better. As you grow and change, it is important that you share it with the world around you. There is simply no point in growing if you are not willing to teach others what you've learned. This is a major part of service – sharing and teaching others.
Doing better means that you choose not to stay stagnant; when you have new knowledge, you act on it by applying and teaching. Truly successful individuals know that seeking to do better means that you are in constant pursuit of your potential. Once you hit a milestone, another appears for which you can now reach.
The true definition of serving others requires that we continuously pursue our potential.
3. Think first of others and then yourself
The heart of service demands that you think first of others and then yourself. This doesn't mean that you need to sacrifice your true desires; however, it does mean that whatever you do, you seek to do it in a way that benefits others.
When you make decisions, be sure that it is driven by the right reasons. If your reasons in any way shape or form do harm to others, you should not do it. This can come in varying degrees which means that the more aware you are the better you will be at recognizing when to do what.
Overall, the goal is to simply put others first before you act. The natural law – the principle is that when you help others get what they need your needs will automatically be met. This is the cornerstone of thinking of others first and then yourself.
4. Give others what they need, not what they want
This can often be a hard thing to do because many of us have a great need to be liked by others. In true service to others, it is vital that we endeavor to give others what they need and not what they want.
It's the basic adage of teaching others how to fish rather than constantly giving them a fish. You do way more harm than good when you feed others and never teach them how to feed themselves.
Simply put, what others want is food; what they need is to learn how to cultivate their own crops. Sure, there are extreme cases where this is not as easy as it sounds here; however, I guarantee you that the same principle will hold true. Even as you or I might give to charities around the globe – to starving children – deep down the solution to the problem lies with the people themselves being taught how to produce for themselves. It cannot be disputed or refuted – it simply is.
When you constantly give others what they want instead of what they need, you enable them and create bad habits that become even harder to break later. In essence, you cripple a person's ability to think and do for self and to expect rewards without work.
The true definition of service requires that, even when it is difficult, you give others what they need instead of what they want.
5. Discover your true purpose
Even though you might be able to do some good, you will never be able to create and deliver your unique greatness to others unless you discover your true purpose. This is the only way to serve others in full – you must discover what it is you were born to do. We all have a unique gift – a talent that only we – you can deliver to the world.
It doesn't matter what your passion is – there is a way to use it to create and deliver value to others. I could go on and on here; however, I have already written 2 extensive articles on the topic that I truly believe can help you get started on the right path to discovering your true purpose. They are How to Discover Your True Purpose and The Power of Purpose. My suggestion is to start here if you need a little guidance.
The other 4 elements will become clearer and more focused than ever when you've discovered your true purpose and how to use it in service to others. This is the true definition of serving others.
In my experience, there are definitely certain elements engrained in the true definition of serving others.
The goal of this article is to help you understand what it truly means to be of service to others and how the success of our endeavors is rooted in it.
All truly successful individuals understand and believe that regardless of what we each do, the overarching purpose is to create and deliver value to and for others. Even in achieving your personal goals, they are meaningless if no one is served or better off for you having achieved them.
I know it can sound daunting; a tall order in the eyes of some. This is because of the way many people define true purpose. Most people define their true purpose in terms of serving self and fulfilling self needs first. They look at achieving their goals from the standpoint of what they want only.
Truly successful and highly effective individuals however, see things very differently. They define true purpose from the standpoint of how it benefits others as well as self. If both are not in alignment, the direction of the purpose must change and if need be the purpose itself.
We all have a unique purpose; however, it is important to recognize that no true purpose can supersede the principle of give and give. Simply put, any purpose that does not serve others and self in a positive manner is not a true purpose. True purpose demands that you are not only fulfilled and enriched by what you do but also that others benefit from it. This is the foundation beneath the true definition of serving others.
There are 5 elements engrained in truly being of service to others. Practicing these 5 consistently will not only tremendously improve your personal growth but also the lives of others.
1. Seek to be better
First and foremost, you must be willing to constantly learn and grow. The better you are, the more effective you will be in serving others. The moment you cease to learn, you become obsolete. If you are obsolete, it will be extremely difficult for you to be of benefit to anyone.
If you aren't growing and changing, how can you expect to influence growth and change in others? As Gandhi said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." These words define the principle of growth whereby the more you grow, the more we each grow; the better the world is around us. In order to positively affect that, you must be a part of those who lead by example instead of simply watching from the sidelines.
2. Seek to do better
As you constantly seek to be better, you must also seek to do better. As you grow and change, it is important that you share it with the world around you. There is simply no point in growing if you are not willing to teach others what you've learned. This is a major part of service – sharing and teaching others.
Doing better means that you choose not to stay stagnant; when you have new knowledge, you act on it by applying and teaching. Truly successful individuals know that seeking to do better means that you are in constant pursuit of your potential. Once you hit a milestone, another appears for which you can now reach.
The true definition of serving others requires that we continuously pursue our potential.
3. Think first of others and then yourself
The heart of service demands that you think first of others and then yourself. This doesn't mean that you need to sacrifice your true desires; however, it does mean that whatever you do, you seek to do it in a way that benefits others.
When you make decisions, be sure that it is driven by the right reasons. If your reasons in any way shape or form do harm to others, you should not do it. This can come in varying degrees which means that the more aware you are the better you will be at recognizing when to do what.
Overall, the goal is to simply put others first before you act. The natural law – the principle is that when you help others get what they need your needs will automatically be met. This is the cornerstone of thinking of others first and then yourself.
4. Give others what they need, not what they want
This can often be a hard thing to do because many of us have a great need to be liked by others. In true service to others, it is vital that we endeavor to give others what they need and not what they want.
It's the basic adage of teaching others how to fish rather than constantly giving them a fish. You do way more harm than good when you feed others and never teach them how to feed themselves.
Simply put, what others want is food; what they need is to learn how to cultivate their own crops. Sure, there are extreme cases where this is not as easy as it sounds here; however, I guarantee you that the same principle will hold true. Even as you or I might give to charities around the globe – to starving children – deep down the solution to the problem lies with the people themselves being taught how to produce for themselves. It cannot be disputed or refuted – it simply is.
When you constantly give others what they want instead of what they need, you enable them and create bad habits that become even harder to break later. In essence, you cripple a person's ability to think and do for self and to expect rewards without work.
The true definition of service requires that, even when it is difficult, you give others what they need instead of what they want.
5. Discover your true purpose
Even though you might be able to do some good, you will never be able to create and deliver your unique greatness to others unless you discover your true purpose. This is the only way to serve others in full – you must discover what it is you were born to do. We all have a unique gift – a talent that only we – you can deliver to the world.
It doesn't matter what your passion is – there is a way to use it to create and deliver value to others. I could go on and on here; however, I have already written 2 extensive articles on the topic that I truly believe can help you get started on the right path to discovering your true purpose. They are How to Discover Your True Purpose and The Power of Purpose. My suggestion is to start here if you need a little guidance.
The other 4 elements will become clearer and more focused than ever when you've discovered your true purpose and how to use it in service to others. This is the true definition of serving others.