UNSELFISHNESS AND LOVE

Unselfishness is an ingredient of love. It gives us a sense of connection and belonging. To be charitable, caring, altruistic and to show genuine and wholehearted interest enhance wellbeing of self and others. The outcomes and benefits include reduction in isolation, loneliness, depression, stress and anxiety. Moreover, it is essential for us to love and care without self-neglect, emotionally detach when needed, and keep ourselves well balanced. Nurturing and nourishing our mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health keeps us vibrant as we serve.

Love binds everything in perfect harmony. Peace, joy and hope are fruits of unity working for the greater good. Volunteerism is a viable avenue to engage in selfless service. Serving with integrity, honor and pure intentions counteract hidden motives for personal gain and recognition. Those who engage in wholehearted selfless service build community, provide support, lift up and inspire others to reach their potential. Great leaders respect, appreciate and value others. The benefits are long term for the betterment of humanity and Mother Earth. We are all connected and what uplifts one uplifts all.

Gandhi quotes, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service". Dr. Jean Marie shares loving transformational experiences in volunteerism. She highlights Mississippi Children's Hospital sponsoring Healing Arts Projects through her foundation Life Care Wellness PEP for Angels, Inc.; serving at Universiti Sains Malaysia (Penang) in the Division for Industry and Community Engagement and volunteering at the Association of Resource and Education for Autistic Children (Lion's REAch); and visit to ancient monasteries and Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre in Leh Ladakh, India with the opportunity to volunteer at the home for the aged.

Dr. Jean Marie highlights Reflective Questions, Journal Prompts and Affirmations on Unselfishness from her book, Love Mastery Devotion Journal: Weekly 21-Day Journal Prompts and Affirmations.

Share your observations, insights and experiences: Email jean72farish@yahoo.com

Learn more by acccesing her seminal books on Love including: Living in the Spirit of Love: Our Natural State of Being, Love Mastery Devotion Journal: Weekly 21-Day Journal Prompts and Affirmations, My Love Journal for children available in English and Spanish and Illuminating Writings. Gain insights on her transformational journeys from her books, The Long Journey Home from daily journaling about her six-months stay in Penang, Malaysia of which her proposal submission resulted in one of 35 global award-winners for the 4th Annual Transformational Author Experience (TAE) Writing contest and India: A Journey Inward.

Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on True Leadership, Unity and Self-Balance.