Friday, August 12, 2011

Does Your Life Need a Change: Serve Someone Else


Who among us is the greatest?

Many people have asked this question throughout the ages: who among us is the greatest? I think the true heroes have been people who have served others. Even today, people who serve others are recognized as being the greatest.

Life takes on new meaning when we understand the concept of serving others. It’s the “others first, me second” attitude that may not be popular in American society, but is still very practical.

What happens inside us when we practice serving other is transforming. When we serve – whether it’s a friend, employee or customer – we are acknowledging the value of that person. It is possible to bring true ethical systems back to the marketplace by serving those we work with.

You may wonder how you can serve. There are many things you can do, and most times it won’t be grand, glorious or even noticed by others.

Serving is paying attention to the needs of others, being truthful at all times, doing more than you promised, listening with your heart and not your head, being kind, warm friendly, and saying lots of thank you’s!

Making time is the key to serving others – living in a busy world, not many want to pay that price. Only those who truly understand that serving is the greatest form of love will sacrifice their time.

I believe that if we learn how to serve one another, we will shine like a beacon of light. Our businesses will thrive. Our lives will be filled with peace and joy.

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