Dear Folks,
Like attracts like: Wherever you’re putting your focus is what you’re going to get more of. What you focus on expands. — Lisa M. Gillespie, Mind & Body Therapist
Even if a person is only concerned with enlightened self interest they need to think of someone other than themself. The highest form of Service Mindedness would contain Vigorous portions of self-forgetfulness and selflessness.
Peace,
Jim
SERVICE MINDED
Definition: demonstrating helpful, beneficial, or friendly conduct; giving assistance or advantage to an individual or the community; thoughtful
Balancing Qualities: To balance confidence and humility practice giving service.
People Who Exemplify This Quality: Martin Luther King (1929-1968) American Peacemaker
Proverb:
When I do not know who I am I serve you.
When I know who I am I am you. — Indian
Quotes:
Do what needs to be done for yourself as if you were doing it for a dear friend. — Jerry Downs (1949 – ) American Philosopher
I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found out how to serve. — Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) Franco-German Theologian
Comment:
Near versus Far
Many think service must be direct and person‑to‑person. Even though this individual support provides an emotional connection to the person served, it is no less valid to serve a wide variety of people, near and far. Entertainers for example distribute their talent for everyone’s enjoyment. Writers serve their readers. If someone makes a tool it is up to the one who uses it to do something with it.
Symbol: the buffalo
VIGOROUS
Definitions: (1) living or growing with full vital strength; robust; (2) acting with abundant energy and force; powerful
Color: red
Symbol: the hippopotamus (Egyptian)
Consider the Source
