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Three Reasons to Be Selfless

     When I say to be selfless, it does not mean you should give in to other’s wishes while putting yourself on the backburner.  We can be selfish in certain situations, but more often than not, it is better to be selfless.  We all have an instinctive desire to feel appreciated, wanted, and useful.  We also want to be generous, which is why many wealthy individuals donate to charities and aid in global development.  Being selfless allows us to attain these desires.  When we are selfless, we keep the interests of other people in mind, helping those in need as much as possible.  As a reward, we feel good about ourselves and are sometimes rewarded by those we help in some form; friendship, material gain, or knowledge, etc.  We may also gain a positive reputation from those around us.  Overall, there are many reasons to be selfless rather than selfish.  We will go into further into detail by discussing the three most beneficial reasons to be selfless.
1. Personal Satisfaction
     As previously stated, everybody has a desire to be good and help others in one way or another.  The main reason for doing so is it makes you, the individual, personally satisfied.  When we help people, we not only feel good about ourselves for doing something good, but we feel like we are making a difference.  Many people want to feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves.  Being kind and giving back to the world is a way to do that, which is why many people take part in this form of generosity.  Some may believe this is more of a selfish reason to be kind, but there is nothing wrong with being selfless in this way.  It often results in a positive outcome for both the individual and those affected.
2. Giving Back
     I am sure most of you have heard the phrase, ‘money isn’t everything.’  This phrase is one of the reasons why wealthy individuals constantly donate to charities each year.  Those who are wealthy are fulfilled financially, but that fulfillment only goes so far.  The feeling of giving back is what really gets the blood flowing.  Again, this pertains to personal satisfaction, but by doing so you are producing the by-product of giving back.  This, in turn, can mean positive changes to those around you, your community, and in some instances the world.  Selfless acts can bring about change.  The grandness of the change does not matter.  In the end, positive change is beneficial no matter how small, and all it takes is a little selflessness.
3. Often Leads to Respect
     Nobody likes a selfish person.  In a world where everyone is out for themselves, those who help others are a rare sort.  They are also often the most respected.  Everyone, on some level, puts themselves first, but those who take the time to help others, while putting their own time and/or well-being on the backburner, earn the respect of their peers and community.  It shows they truly care and want to make a difference rather than play the lone wolf, something which most people do.  The best part is, being selfless does not require much effort.  Something as simple as saying good morning to someone or helping somebody pick up something they dropped is selfless.  These random acts of kindness show off your character and, in turn, will usually, lead to more respect and admiration.

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